Canalith repositioning maneuver of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Objective To investigate the therapeutic efficacy of the canalith repositioning maneuver to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Methods Epley maneuver, Barbecue rotation and Semont maneuver were applied to twelve cases of BPPV. Results Positional vertigo in all subjects disappeared completely 48 hours later by treatment with manipulative reduction, and no obvious adverse reaction was found. There was no recurrence during a follow up from 3 to 11 months.Conclusion The canalith repositioning maneuver is effective, simple and safe for the patients with BPPV and may be recommended as the first-selected treatment modality.