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Efficacy of Semont manoeuvre versus Epley manoeuvre in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Mazoor T, Niazi SB
Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal 2011 Jun;61(2):251-254
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of Semont manoeuvre versus Epley manoeuvre in the management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. STUDY DESIGN: Interventional quasi experimental study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: ENT OPD Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi from 1st January 2007 till 30th June 2007. RESULTS: Of the 30 cases managed by Semont manoeuvre, 25 showed complete relief of symptoms after 01 month. Out of 30 cases managed by Epley manoeuvre, 28 cases showed complete recovery after 01 month. The results were compared by Chi square test, as the data was mainly qualitative in nature. The results of both the groups were compared on day 3, day 7 and day 30, which revealed that both the Semont and Epley manoeuvre are equally effective in treatment of BPPV. CONCLUSION: Both Epley and Semont manoeuvre are equally effective for treating the patients of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

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