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Pauwels S, Casters L, Lemkens N, Lemmens W, Meijer K, Meyns P, van de Berg R, Spildooren J. Gait and Falls in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Neurol Phys Ther 2023; 47:127-138. [PMID: 36897200 PMCID: PMC10521788 DOI: 10.1097/npt.0000000000000438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common vestibular disorders, and is treated effectively with particle repositioning maneuvers (PRM). The aim of this study was to assess the influence of BPPV and treatment effects of PRM on gait, falls, and fear of falling. METHODS Three databases and the reference lists of included articles were systematically searched for studies comparing gait and/or falls between (1) people with BPPV (pwBPPV) and controls and (2) pre- and posttreatment with PRM. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools were used to assess risk of bias. RESULTS Twenty of the 25 included studies were suitable for meta-analysis. Quality assessment resulted in 2 studies with high risk of bias, 13 with moderate risk, and 10 with low risk. PwBPPV walked slower and demonstrated more sway during tandem walking compared with controls. PwBPPV also walked slower during head rotations. After PRM, gait velocity during level walking increased significantly, and gait became safer according to gait assessment scales. Impairments during tandem walking and walking with head rotations did not improve. The number of fallers was significantly higher for pwBPPV than for controls. After treatment, the number of falls, number of pwBPPV who fell, and fear of falling decreased. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS BPPV increases the odds of falls and negatively impacts spatiotemporal parameters of gait. PRM improves falls, fear of falling, and gait during level walking. Additional rehabilitation might be necessary to improve gait while walking with head movements or tandem walking.Video Abstract available for more insights from the authors (see the Supplemental Digital Content Video, available at: http://links.lww.com/JNPT/A421 ).
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- Sara Pauwels
- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, REVAL-Rehabilitation Research Centre, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium (S.P., L.C., P.M., J.S.); Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, the Netherlands (S.P., R.v.d.B.); Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, ZOL Hospital, Genk, Belgium (N.L., W.L.); and Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands (K.M.)
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, REVAL-Rehabilitation Research Centre, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium (S.P., L.C., P.M., J.S.); Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, the Netherlands (S.P., R.v.d.B.); Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, ZOL Hospital, Genk, Belgium (N.L., W.L.); and Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands (K.M.)
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, REVAL-Rehabilitation Research Centre, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium (S.P., L.C., P.M., J.S.); Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, the Netherlands (S.P., R.v.d.B.); Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, ZOL Hospital, Genk, Belgium (N.L., W.L.); and Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands (K.M.)
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, REVAL-Rehabilitation Research Centre, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium (S.P., L.C., P.M., J.S.); Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, the Netherlands (S.P., R.v.d.B.); Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, ZOL Hospital, Genk, Belgium (N.L., W.L.); and Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands (K.M.)
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, REVAL-Rehabilitation Research Centre, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium (S.P., L.C., P.M., J.S.); Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, the Netherlands (S.P., R.v.d.B.); Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, ZOL Hospital, Genk, Belgium (N.L., W.L.); and Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands (K.M.)
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, REVAL-Rehabilitation Research Centre, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium (S.P., L.C., P.M., J.S.); Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, the Netherlands (S.P., R.v.d.B.); Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, ZOL Hospital, Genk, Belgium (N.L., W.L.); and Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands (K.M.)
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, REVAL-Rehabilitation Research Centre, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium (S.P., L.C., P.M., J.S.); Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, the Netherlands (S.P., R.v.d.B.); Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, ZOL Hospital, Genk, Belgium (N.L., W.L.); and Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands (K.M.)
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, REVAL-Rehabilitation Research Centre, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium (S.P., L.C., P.M., J.S.); Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, the Netherlands (S.P., R.v.d.B.); Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, ZOL Hospital, Genk, Belgium (N.L., W.L.); and Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands (K.M.)
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Krieger J, Frackowiak M, Berger M, Heneka MT, Jacobs AH. Falls at advanced age - The importance to search for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Exp Gerontol 2022; 165:111868. [PMID: 35700849 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2022.111868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION One of the most important geriatric syndromes is dizziness in conjunction with gait disorder and consequent falls. There are various differential diagnoses for dizziness, one of them is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). OBJECTIVES A targeted diagnostic work-up and treatment of BPPV can prevent subsequent falls and a decline in the patients' quality of life, prolonged hospitalization with unnecessary examinations and medication. DESIGN Prospective examination of patients with a positive medical history of BPPV. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS All patients treated within the Department of Geriatrics between 05/2015 and 03/2018 were included. A total of n = 5166 patients were screened (n = 2651 geriatrics; n = 2515 controls). METHODS All patients from other wards subjected to a neurological examination due to vertigo served as controls. Patients with typical hints in the medical history for a BPPV were subjected to the diagnostic Dix-Hallpike maneuver and, if positive, subsequent canalith repositioning maneuvers. The percentage of successful positional treatments was determined in both groups. RESULTS N = 254 patients (4.9 %) had indications in the medical history for a BPPV. For 71 of n = 254 patients (28 %; in total 1.4 %; mean age: 78.4 ± 12.3 years) the diagnosis of BPPV was proven by a positive Dix-Hallpike maneuver. N = 39 (54.9 %) patients belong to the geriatric group (mean age 82 years) and n = 32 (45.1 %) to the control group (mean age 73.9 years). The frequency of BPPV was similar in both groups (1.3-1.5 %). In 91.9 % of patients the BPPV was localized in the posterior semicircular canal. Up to 93 % were asymptomatic after one or repeated canalith repositioning maneuvers. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS The BPPV should be considered as an important differential diagnosis for geriatric patients with dizziness and falls. After therapeutic repositioning maneuvers most of the patients are asymptomatic. Therefore, targeted screening and therapy ("theragnostic") of BPPV at an advanced age increases diagnostic accuracy and prevents unnecessary examinations, medications and future falls.
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- Jasmin Krieger
- Department of Geriatrics and Neurology, and Centres for Aging Medicine (AMZ) and Orthogeriatrics (ATZ) of the Johanniter Hospital, Bonn, Germany; Department of Neurodegenerative Diseases, and Centre for Integrated Oncology (CIO) of the University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Geriatrics and Neurology, and Centres for Aging Medicine (AMZ) and Orthogeriatrics (ATZ) of the Johanniter Hospital, Bonn, Germany; Department of Neurodegenerative Diseases, and Centre for Integrated Oncology (CIO) of the University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Geriatrics and Neurology, and Centres for Aging Medicine (AMZ) and Orthogeriatrics (ATZ) of the Johanniter Hospital, Bonn, Germany; Department of Neurodegenerative Diseases, and Centre for Integrated Oncology (CIO) of the University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Geriatrics and Neurology, and Centres for Aging Medicine (AMZ) and Orthogeriatrics (ATZ) of the Johanniter Hospital, Bonn, Germany; Department of Neurodegenerative Diseases, and Centre for Integrated Oncology (CIO) of the University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Geriatrics and Neurology, and Centres for Aging Medicine (AMZ) and Orthogeriatrics (ATZ) of the Johanniter Hospital, Bonn, Germany; Department of Neurodegenerative Diseases, and Centre for Integrated Oncology (CIO) of the University Hospital, Bonn, Germany.
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Zhang Y, Wang H, Yao Y, Liu J, Sun X, Gu D. Walking stability in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: an objective assessment using wearable accelerometers and machine learning. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2021; 18:56. [PMID: 33789693 PMCID: PMC8011133 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-021-00854-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common peripheral vestibular disorders leading to balance difficulties and increased fall risks. This study aims to investigate the walking stability of BPPV patients in clinical settings and propose a machine-learning-based classification method for determining the severity of gait disturbances of BPPV. METHODS Twenty-seven BPPV outpatients and twenty-seven healthy subjects completed level walking trials at self-preferred speed in clinical settings while wearing two accelerometers on the head and lower trunk, respectively. Temporo-spatial variables and six walking stability related variables [root mean square (RMS), harmonic ratio (HR), gait variability, step/stride regularity, and gait symmetry] derived from the acceleration signals were analyzed. A support vector machine model (SVM) based on the gait variables of BPPV patients were developed to differentiate patients from healthy controls and classify the handicapping effects of dizziness imposed by BPPV. RESULTS The results showed that BPPV patients employed a conservative gait and significantly reduced walking stability compared to the healthy controls. Significant different mediolateral HR at the lower trunk and anteroposterior step regularity at the head were found in BPPV patients among mild, moderate, and severe DHI (dizziness handicap inventory) subgroups. SVM classification achieved promising accuracies with area under the curve (AUC) of 0.78, 0.83, 0.85 and 0.96 respectively for differentiating patients from healthy controls and classifying the three stages of DHI subgroups. Study results suggest that the proposed gait analysis that is based on the coupling of wearable accelerometers and machine learning provides an objective approach for assessing gait disturbances and handicapping effects of dizziness imposed by BPPV.
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- Yuqian Zhang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, People's Republic of China.,School of Biomedical Engineering and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, People's Republic of China.,Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education of People's Republic China, Shanghai, 200030, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, People's Republic of China.,Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education of People's Republic China, Shanghai, 200030, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, People's Republic of China.,Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education of People's Republic China, Shanghai, 200030, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, People's Republic of China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, People's Republic of China. .,School of Biomedical Engineering and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, People's Republic of China. .,Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education of People's Republic China, Shanghai, 200030, People's Republic of China.
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Fu CY, Zhang ZZ, Chen J, Jaiswal SK, Yan FL. Unhealthy Lifestyle Is an Important Risk Factor of Idiopathic BPPV. Front Neurol 2020; 11:950. [PMID: 33178091 PMCID: PMC7593564 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.00950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a self-limiting and recurrent disease but the cost is considerable. The number of patients with BPPV increased significantly under the quarantine policy in Hangzhou. The unhealthy lifestyle risk factors of BPPV have not yet been investigated. Thus, the objective is to analyze whether an unhealthy lifestyle is a risk factor of BPPV. Methods: One hundred and sixty three patients with idiopathic BPPV aged 22-87 years (BPPV group), and 89 aged 23-92 years sex-matched control subjects (non-BPPV group) were enrolled in this study. All BPPV patients received a definitive diagnosis which excluded secondary BPPV. Non-BPPV cases excluded BPPV, sudden deafness, Meniere's disease, ear or craniofacial surgery, vestibular neuritis, and head trauma history. We obtained a blood lipids profile, serum uric acid, total bilirubin, and related diagnostic information through the electronic medical record system. To get the time of physical activities and recumbent positions, we asked the patient or their family from February 2020 to June 2020, and the rest of the patient's information was acquired by phone or WeChat. Data Analyses: The t-test or chi-squared test, univariate, and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed for the two groups. For each factor, odds ratios were calculated with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Moreover, test equality of two or more receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analyses were applied to the physical activities, and recumbent position time; area under curve (AUC) measures were calculated with 95% CIs and compared with each other. Results: The BPPV group had unhealthy lifestyles such as poor physical activities, prolonged recumbent position time, and low rate of calcium or VD supplementation in univariate logistic regression analyses (P < 0.05). Poor physical activities and prolonged recumbent position time were independently associated with BPPV in multiple logistic regression models (OR = 18.92, 95% CI: 6.34-56.43, p = 0.00 and OR = 1.15, 95% CI: 1.01-1.33, p < 0.04). In the comparison of ROC curves of recumbent position time and physical activities in identifying BPPV, AUCs were 0.68 (0.61-0.74), and 0.68 (0.63-0.73), respectively. Conclusion: We conclude that poor physical activities and prolonged recumbent position time may be independent risk factors for BPPV patients, but hypertension, hyperuricemia, hyperlipidemia, hemoglobin, diabetes, serum bilirubin, CHD, and CI, may not be.
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- Chang-Yong Fu
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.,Neurology Department, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Neurology Department, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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Ersen A, Lavery LA, Monga A, Richardson M, Schwarz B, Quiben MU, Garrett AG, Flyzik M, Wukich DK, Yavuz M. A Biomechanical Examination of Prefabricated Total Contact Cast Kits: Relevance to Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy. INT J LOW EXTR WOUND 2020; 20:232-235. [DOI: 10.1177/1534734620914440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The traditional Total Contact Cast (TCC) is considered the gold standard for treating plantar diabetic ulcers. A number of prefabricated TCC kits have been introduced, which offer a user-friendly casting process for health care providers. Our objective was to evaluate pressure reduction and gait characteristics after application of a TCC kit (TCC-EZ) and traditional TCC. Fifteen individuals (9 males, 6 females; median age of 51.5 years [range = 40.5-71.2 years]) completed 30-m walking trials while fitted with TCC-EZ and TCC in a randomized order. A pair of automated wireless photogate sensors captured time to traverse the distance and pedobarographic insoles measured and recorded plantar pressures. Paired t tests were used to compare peak pressure, gait speed, and cast weights across the 2 modalities. Peak pressure and cast weight were significantly lower in the TCC-EZ arm (169.6 ± 41.3 kPa vs 214.9 ± 63.2 kPa, P = .0048; and 1.79 ± 0.17 kg vs 2.11 ± 0.25 kg, P = .0004). Contact area and gait speed were not significantly different between the 2 modalities (140.4 ± 25.8 cm2 vs 126.9 ± 37.8 cm2, P = .0228, Cohen’s d = 0.40; and 0.94 ± 0.19 m/s vs 0.83 ± 0.26 m/s, P = .0532, Cohen’s d = .48). TCC-EZ was found to provide more favorable pressure distributions compared with TCC. TCC-EZ is also lighter and may be a preferred treatment modality for patients. More research is necessary to reveal the clinical effectiveness of prefabricated total contact kits.
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- Ali Ersen
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Baker BJ, May C. Meniere’s Disease and Concurrent BPPV in an Older Adult: A Case Report. PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN GERIATRICS 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2019.1667471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Barbara J. Baker
- Physical Therapy Department, Grand Valley State University, Calvin College Rehabilitation Services, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- Physical Therapy Department, Grand Valley State University, Calvin College Rehabilitation Services, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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Toledo RCD, Formiga CKMR, Ayres FM. Association between diabetes and vestibular dysfunction: an integrative review. REVISTA CEFAC 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/1982-0216/20202214719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Purpose: to identify, in the literature, the factors associated with the development of vestibular dysfunctions in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). Methods: an integrative review of the literature, whose survey was conducted in the databases ISI, SciELO, LILACS and PubMed, using the following descriptors: “type 2 diabetes mellitus”, “vertigo”, “dizziness”, and “vestibular diseases". Articles published in the last 10 years that answered the research question (“What factors are associated with the development of vestibular disorders in individuals with DM2?”) were included in the study. Results: the search returned 426 articles, 10 of which met the eligibility criteria. Most of the participants of the selected studies who had vestibular dysfunctions were women over 40 years old and had more than one comorbidity related to DM2, the main one being the systemic arterial hypertension (SAH). According to the literature, the physiology of the inner ear allows small glucose alterations to influence its normal functioning, which makes diabetic individuals more susceptible to developing vestibular dysfunctions. Conclusion: according to this study, DM2 can trigger or contribute to the manifestation of vestibular dysfunction, whose main associated factors are advanced age, female gender, and various comorbidities, as dyslipidemia, SAH and metabolic syndrome.
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Martens C, Goplen FK, Aasen T, Nordfalk KF, Nordahl SHG. Dizziness handicap and clinical characteristics of posterior and lateral canal BPPV. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 276:2181-2189. [PMID: 31089808 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-019-05459-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is diagnosed and divided into subtypes based on positioning vertigo and nystagmus. Whether these subtypes entail any significant differences in patient-reported symptoms; is yet not known. Such differences may have clinical and therapeutic consequences. Our aim was to assess dizziness handicap and clinical characteristics of posterior and lateral canal BPPV. METHODS This prospective observational multicentre study analysed consecutive patients with BPPV, confirmed by standardized procedures including videonystagmography under diagnostic manoeuvres in a biaxial rotational chair. Patients were screened for other neurological and otological disorders. OUTCOMES Dizziness handicap inventory (DHI), posterior vs. lateral canal involvement. FACTORS age, gender, positional nystagmus intensity (maximum slow-phase velocity), symptom duration, 25-hydroxyvitamin D-level and traumatic aetiology. RESULTS 132 patients aged 27-90 (mean 57, SD 13) years were included. Higher DHI scores were associated with lateral canal BPPV [95% CI (1.59-13.95), p = 0.01] and female gender [95% CI (0.74-15.52), p = 0.03]. Lateral canal BPPV was associated with longer symptom duration [OR 1.10, CI (1.03-1.17), p = 0.01] and lower 25-hydroxyvitamin D-levels [OR 0.80, CI (0.67-0.95), p = 0.03]. There was no correlation between DHI scores and nystagmus intensity. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that patients with lateral canal BPPV have increased patient-perceived disability, lower vitamin D-levels and longer duration of symptoms. This subtype might therefore require closer follow-up. Patient-perceived disability is not related to positional nystagmus intensity.
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- Camilla Martens
- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Vestibular Disorders, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, 5021, Bergen, Norway.
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Vestibular Disorders, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, 5021, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Vestibular Disorders, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, 5021, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Vestibular Disorders, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, 5021, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Silva EMTD, Lima Filho BFD, Mantello ÉB, Sousa AGPD, Diniz Júnior J, Gazzola JM. Diseases and symptoms associated with changes in postural balance in diabetics: an integrating literature review. REVISTA CEFAC 2019. [DOI: 10.1590/1982-0216/201921617318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Purpose: to verify the diseases and symptoms associated with changes in postural balance in middle-aged and elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: an integrative review was performed using the following descriptors: "Dizziness," "Vertigo," "Vestibular Diseases," "Labyrinth Diseases," and "Type 2, Diabetes Mellitus" in English and in Portuguese in databases such as PubMed, SciELO, LILACS, Web of Science, and Scopus. Observational articles involving individuals aged 40 years or more with type 2 diabetes mellitus and with alteration in postural balance having presented at least one disease or symptom associated with that alteration were selected. Results: the search yielded 1,209 articles, but only five met the eligibility criteria. Individuals in the selected studies had systemic arterial hypertension, high body mass index, peripheral neuropathy, and postural instability when walking on irregular surfaces and in the dark, when looking at moving objects, moving the head quickly and changing posture, resulting in stumbling when walking, and falls. The articles were classified as IIb and III, according to the levels of evidence of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Conclusion: the subjects in the studied articles presented cardiovascular alterations, peripheral neuropathy, vestibular symptoms, difficulties in tasks/movements in challenging contexts, and falls.
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