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Vertigo in patients with cervical spine dysfunction

R Galm1, M Rittmeister, E Schmitt

  • 1Wirbelsäulenklinik Bad Homburg, Kaiser-Friedrich Promenade, Germany.

European Spine Journal : Official Publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
|April 21, 1998
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Dysfunctions in the upper cervical spine are a common cause of persistent vertigo. Manual medicine treatments resolving these dysfunctions significantly improved or eliminated dizziness in most patients.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurology
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Quantitative studies on upper cervical spine disorders causing vertigo are scarce.
  • Dizziness is a common symptom with multifactorial causes, often requiring differential diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of upper cervical spine dysfunctions in patients experiencing vertigo.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of manual medicine interventions for vertigo associated with cervical spine issues.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty-seven patients with dizziness underwent ENT and neurological assessments to exclude other causes.
  • Fifty patients received a treatment protocol including physical therapy; 31 had diagnosed upper cervical spine dysfunctions (Group A) and 19 did not (Group B).
  • Dysfunctions were treated with manual medicine techniques; all patients received physical therapy for 3 months.

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Main Results:

  • 77.4% of Group A patients reported symptom improvement, with 5 becoming vertigo-free.
  • 26.3% of Group B patients showed improvement, but none were symptom-free.
  • Dysfunctions were most common at C1, C2, and C3 levels, with some patients presenting multi-segment involvement.

Conclusions:

  • Functional examination of upper cervical spine motion segments is crucial for diagnosing vertigo.
  • Resolving upper cervical spine dysfunctions is an effective treatment for long-lasting dizziness.