Search for dissertations about: "gravity otoliths"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words gravity otoliths.

2. 1. The subjective visual horizontal in the diagnosis of vestibular disorders : physiological and clinical considerations

   Author : Arne Tribukait; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Vestibular system; vestibular tests; vestibular neuritis; Meniere sdisease; gentamicin treatment; vestibular compensation; stapedotomy; spatial orientation; gravity otoliths; utricle; saccule; semicircular canals; subjective visual horizontal; roll;

   Abstract : In the examination of patients with vestibular disturbances the diagnostic techniques are almost entirely focused on the semicircular canals. However, a considerable number of the patients have symptoms which are suggestive of an affection of the otolith organs, e.g. false sensations of tilt or linear motion and even sudden falls. READ MORE