The Enduring Controversy of Cervicogenic Vertigo, and Its Place among Positional Vertigo Syndromes

The idea of cervicogenic vertigo (CV) was proposed nearly a century ago, yet despite considerable scrutiny and research, little progress has been made in clarifying the underlying mechanism of the disease, developing a confirmatory diagnostic test, or devising an appropriately targeted treatment. Gi...

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Main Authors: Marcello Cherchi, Frank E. DiLiberto, Darío A. Yacovino, Sunit Das
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Audiology Research
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4349/11/4/45
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Summary:The idea of cervicogenic vertigo (CV) was proposed nearly a century ago, yet despite considerable scrutiny and research, little progress has been made in clarifying the underlying mechanism of the disease, developing a confirmatory diagnostic test, or devising an appropriately targeted treatment. Given the history of this idea, we offer a review geared towards understanding why so many attempts at clarifying it have failed, with specific comments regarding how CV fits into the broader landscape of positional vertigo syndromes, what a successful diagnostic test might require, and some practical advice on how to approach this in the absence of a diagnostic test.
ISSN:2039-4349