“EFFECTIVENESS OF CANALITH REPOSITIONING MANEUVERS IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF BPPV AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN LAHORE”

Abstract

Objectives: To determine effectiveness of canalith repositioning maneuvers in different types of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

Study Design: Quasi-experimental study.

Place and Duration of Study: “Combined Military Hospital, Lahore from July 2024 to  December 2024”.

Methodology: Eighty one patients who presented with “benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)” were included in the study. Based on diagnostic criteria, type of BPPV as identified. All the patients underwent “canalith repositioning maneuvers” and its effectiveness was determined. Data was analyzed using SPSS v22.00.

Results: Median age was 55.00 (70.00 – 39.00) years. There were 32 (39.51%) males and 49 (60.49%) were females. Median DHI score was 56.00 (74.00 – 46.00). Effectiveness of canalith repositioning maneuvers in patients with BPPV was 61.73% with highest effectiveness observed in posterior canal followed by horizontal and anterior canal BPPV at 64.58%, 61.91% and 50.00%respectively.

Conclusion: Effectiveness of canalith repositioning maneuvers in patients with BPPV was 61.73%.