Dizziness: increased risk for fractures

Abstract

Dizziness is a common problem that can affect a person at any age. One common, easily treatable cause of transient dizziness is called "benign paroxysmal positional vertigo," or BPPV. Dizziness can negatively affect one's quality of life and is associated with an increased risk of falls. This may be especially problematic for older people, who have a greater chance of falling and breaking bones. A study published in the May 2015 issue of JOSPT investigated whether BPPV is associated with an increased risk of falls that result in fractures.

Keywords: BPPV; age; benign paroxysmal positional vertigo; falls.