Particle dislodgement procedure: a prospective study of 100 consecutive cases of posterior canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

BACKGROUND Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo is a common cause of vertigo caused by dislodged otoconia. PURPOSE To study the therapeutic efficacy in Indian population and modify the Canalith repositioning procedure (CRP) into a simple, precise and easily reproducible out door procedure. METHODS All patients with Posterior canal BPPV were selected based on Dix Hallpike test and were subjected to CRP. RESULTS 92% patients had type I response ie no vertigo and negative repeat D-H test. No complications were observed. CONCLUSION CRP is highly effective, simple, bed side therapy for Posterior canal BPPV.