The Canalith Repositioning Procedure
This is a non-surgical office procedure in which the offending crystals are repositioned to an area in the inner ear where they won’t stimulate the balance nerve. Is the canalith repositioning procedure is a safe and effective procedure? Yes, it is nonsurgical, painless and has few if any side effects. More than 95% of patients experience a significant nearly-immediate improvement. Sometimes patients may experience mild transient vertigo for a few days afterwards. How is it done? During the procedure, the canalith crystals suspended into the solution of the inner ear with an oscillating machine strapped behind the affected ear. The appropriate head positions are effected to cause the crystals to be repositioned to an area away from the balance nerve receptors. This is often done under ENG guidance to ensure the procedure is being done at the appropriate pace. The procedure usually takes about 10-20 minutes. 95% cure is usually obtained as an end result although some patients need to be treated more than once. To obtain full text: http://users.aol.com/inventmd/bppv.html
This is a non-surgical office procedure in which the offending crystals are repositioned to an area in the inner ear where they won’t stimulate the balance nerve. Is the canalith repositioning procedure is a safe and effective procedure? Yes, it is nonsurgical, painless and has few if any side effects. More than 95% of patients experience a significant nearly-immediate improvement. Sometimes patients may experience mild transient vertigo for a few days afterwards. How is it done? During the procedure, the canalith crystals suspended into the solution of the inner ear with an oscillating machine strapped behind the affected ear. The appropriate head positions are effected to cause the crystals to be repositioned to an area away from the balance nerve receptors. This is often done under ENG guidance to ensure the procedure is being done at the appropriate pace. The procedure usually takes about 10-20 minutes. 95% cure is usually obtained as an end result although some patients need to be treated more than once. To obtain full text: http://users.aol.com/inventmd/bppv.html
