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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

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Absolute Contra Indications for Dix<br />

Hallpike: Humphriss 2003<br />

Severe cervical spine or lower back problems,<br />

injury or surgery eg RA, fracture, whiplash (see footnote)<br />

Carotid sinus syncope<br />

VBI proven and verified<br />

Vascular dissection syndrome<br />

Arnold Chiari malformation<br />

Footnote: Cervical spine instability including atlanto-axial subluxation, occipitoatlantal<br />

instability, prolapsed disc with radiculopathy, cervical myelopathy, , acute trauma to<br />

neck ‘whiplash’ restricting torsional movement, previous cervical spine surgery, recent<br />

fracture of cervical spine or fracture of odontoid peg aplasia of odontoid process,<br />

severe rheumatoid arthritis affecting neck

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