Comparison of postural control and space perception outcomes between robotic and conventional cochlear implantation in adults.

Purpose: The aim of the study is to capture the difference between the groups in direct relation to the type of electrode array insertion during cochlear implantation (CI). The robotic insertion is expected to be a more gently option. As recent studies have shown, there is a difference in perception of visual vertical (SVV) and postural control related to the CI.

Subjective visual vertical and postural control in patients following cochlear implantation.

Background: Cochlear implantation (CI) is associated with changes in the histopathology of the inner ear and impairment of vestibular function.

Objective: The objectives of our study were to evaluate patients for clinical manifestations of space perception and balance changes before surgery, compare them with asymptomatic subjects (controls), and report changes in posturography and subjective visual vertical (SVV) during the acute post-surgery period in patients.

Methods: Examination was performed using static posturography and the SVV measurement.

Subjective visual vertical and head position in patients with idiopathic scoliosis.

Background: Idiopathic scoliosis (IS) is a structural spinal deformity that can affect the position of the head. One of the etiological hypotheses is that it can be caused by dysfunction of the vestibular system, which can cause abnormal perception of subjective visual vertical (SVV).

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the differences in head position and its possible correlation with the perception of SVV in children with IS.

Vestibular rehabilitation in Europe: a survey of clinical and research practice.

Vestibular rehabilitation (VR) is practiced across Europe but little in this area has been quantified. The aim of this study was to investigate current VR assessment, treatment, education, and research practices. This was an online, cross-sectional survey with 39 VR specific questions and four sections: demographics, current practice, education, and research.

3 Hz postural tremor: A specific and sensitive sign of cerebellar dysfunction in patients with cerebellar ataxia.

Objective: 3 Hz postural tremor was described in patients with anterior cerebellar lobe atrophy, however sensitivity and specificity of this sign in degenerative cerebellar diseases has not yet been evaluated. Our aim was to assess the 3 Hz tremor in patients with cerebellar ataxia, compare its sensitivity and specificity with other posturography parameters and to find out a correlation of intensity of 3 Hz tremor with ataxia severity.

Methods: 30 patients with degenerative cerebellar ataxia, a control group of 30 patients with compensated peripheral vestibulopathy and 40 healthy volunteers were examined by posturography.