Incidence of Cervical Spondylosis as Cause of Vertigo in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Malwa region of Punjab

Abstract

Background: Vertigo or giddiness is a common symptom seen in patients attending ENT OPD. Vestibular
and neurological pathologies being the known common causes. Cervical spondylosis is being established as
a common condition leading to vertigo. Our aim is to evaluate the significance of cervical spondylosis as a
cause in patients with vertigo.
Methods: Hundred patients of either sex, between the age group of 23-64 years, with vertigo were evaluated
with complete history and clinical examination followed by PTA and impedance audiometry. All common
causes of vertigo were ruled out and these patients were screened with digital x-ray cervical spine in lateral
view to rule out cervical spondylosis. The results were analysed statistically using Chi square test and
inference was drawn.
Results: Out of 100 (100%) patients evaluated, 58 (58%) were female patients and 42 (42%) male patients.
Cervical spondylosis was found to be present in 47 (47%) patients.
Conclusions: Cervical spondylosis was found as a common finding in patients with vertigo. It can be ruled
out easily using a simple investigation of cervical spine x-ray, in patients where other commoner causes
cannot be established.