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Management of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in an Adult With Severe Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Author(s) -
Hoppes Carrie W.,
Klatt Brooke N.,
Dunlap Pamela M.,
Jacks Beth,
Whitney Susan L.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.28431
Subject(s) - benign paroxysmal positional vertigo , osteogenesis imperfecta , medicine , nystagmus , vertigo , vestibular disorders , rehabilitation , quality of life (healthcare) , physical therapy , surgery , audiology , nursing , pathology
The purpose of this case report was to describe the evaluation and management of atypical benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in an adult with severe osteogenesis imperfecta. A 29‐year‐old male was referred to a physical therapist with extensive experience in vestibular rehabilitation who provided horizontal canal BPPV treatment with a canalith repositioning maneuver over two treatment sessions. The individual's symptoms had reduced by 65% and his nystagmus during the roll test was reduced. Extreme care is needed to safely reposition individuals living with severe osteogenesis imperfecta, but the repositioning can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Laryngoscope , 130:2241–2244, 2020