Abstract
Dizziness and subjective balance disturbances are common complaints in cervical pain syndromes. We assessed balance function with posturography using vibration-induced and galvanically-induced body sway in consecutive patients (n = 116) with cervico-brachial pain syndrome of more than 3 months' duration. A total of 83% of the patients showed signs of cervical root compression on MRT scans. The incidence of complaints of vertigo was 50%. The patients manifested significantly poorer postural control than sex- and age-matched controls (n = 20). Disorders of the neck should be considered when assessing patients complaining of dizziness, vertigo and balance disturbances.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Afferent Pathways / physiopathology
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Brachial Plexus Neuritis / diagnosis
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Brachial Plexus Neuritis / physiopathology*
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Cervical Vertebrae / physiopathology
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Humans
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Intervertebral Disc Displacement / diagnosis
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Intervertebral Disc Displacement / physiopathology
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Meniere Disease / diagnosis
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Meniere Disease / physiopathology
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Muscle, Skeletal / innervation
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Nerve Compression Syndromes / diagnosis
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Nerve Compression Syndromes / physiopathology*
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Nystagmus, Physiologic / physiology
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Postural Balance / physiology*
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Posture / physiology*
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Proprioception / physiology
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Reference Values
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Spinal Nerve Roots / physiopathology*
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Spinal Osteophytosis / diagnosis
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Spinal Osteophytosis / physiopathology
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Vestibular Function Tests*
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Vestibular Nuclei / physiopathology