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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
An x-ray of the cervical spine may be helpful in the diagnosis of peripheral vertigo of unknown origin. Findings on an x-ray include, extended cervical spine posture, degenerative changes in the cervical spine can cause peripheral vertigo, and/or uncovertebral arthroses.
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An x-ray of the cervical spine may be helpful in the diagnosis of peripheral vertigo of unknown origin. Findings on a cervical spine x-ray suggestive of cervical vertigo (vertigo provoked by somatosensory input from movement of head and neck[1]) include:[2]
- Extended cervical spine posture
- Degenerative changes in the cervical spine
- Uncovertebral arthroses
References
- ↑ Labuguen RH (2006). "Initial evaluation of vertigo". Am Fam Physician. 73 (2): 244–51. PMID 16445269.
- ↑ Mayer B, Rieden K, Mende U (1985). "[Importance of the general radiograph of the cervical spine in vertigo and pathologic proprioceptive cervical nystagmus]". Laryngol Rhinol Otol (Stuttg). 64 (6): 300–3. PMID 4033309.