Assessment of the effect of body mass index on efficacy of epley’s manoeuvre for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo -a one year observational study.

Abstract

Background: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common form of vertigo and happens when otoconia is displaced into one or more semi circular canals. BPPV is characterized by an intense brief duration of vertigo when the patient’s head is moved into a gravity dependent position. While medication is ineffective for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, treatment manoeuvres like Epley’s manoeuvre have been proven to be highly efficacious. Objectives:  To compare the efficacy of Epley’s manoeuvre in patients of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo of different Body Mass Index groups