Prevalence of “Reversal Nystagmus” in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Abstract: Purpose To investigate the prevalence of reversal nystagmus in individuals with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Study Design Prevalence of reversal nystagmus was assessed in 28 subjects with unilateral posterior canal BPPV, canalithiasis type. Six trials of Dix-Hallpike testing were completed for each subject. Results Reversal nystagmus was present in 129 out of 167 Dix-Hallpike maneuvers that were performed (77.2%). In 19 trials where nystagmus was absent with the dependent position of Dix-Hallpike testing, reversal nystagmus was nonetheless demonstrated in 11 trials (57.9%). Conclusion Reversal nystagmus is commonly demonstrated in individuals with posterior canal BPPV, canalithiasis type. It is frequently evoked even when there is no nystagmus with the dependent position of Dix-Hallpike testing. Observation of reversal nystagmus may enhance the identification of BPPV during Dix-Hallpike testing.

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Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Prevalence of “Reversal Nystagmus” in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ; volume:32 ; number:01 ; year:2021 ; pages:035-038
Journal of the American Academy of Audiology ; 32, Heft 01 (2021), 035-038

Contributor
Walter, Jeffrey
Azeredo, W. James
Greene, J. Scott
Andera, Luke

DOI
10.1055/s-0040-1718894
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022031111054596166856
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2025-08-15T07:34:44+0200

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  • Walter, Jeffrey
  • Azeredo, W. James
  • Greene, J. Scott
  • Andera, Luke

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