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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 and/or degenerative changes in the cervical spine can cause peripheral vertigo.
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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 uncertain cause of peripheral vertigo include:[1]
- Extended cervical spine posture
- Degenerative changes in the cervical spine
- Uncovertebral arthroses
References
- ↑ 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.