Rodrigo Castillejos-Carrasco-Muñoz, Mari Cruz Tapia-Toca, Alfonso Javier Ibáñez-Vera, Ana Belén Peinado-Rubia, Ana Sedeño-Vidal, Rafael Lomas-Vega
{"title":"Adaptation and validation of the Tampa scale to measure kinesiophobia in patients with vestibular disorders.","authors":"Rodrigo Castillejos-Carrasco-Muñoz, Mari Cruz Tapia-Toca, Alfonso Javier Ibáñez-Vera, Ana Belén Peinado-Rubia, Ana Sedeño-Vidal, Rafael Lomas-Vega","doi":"10.1177/09574271251357177","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09574271251357177","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesKinesiophobia is the condition in which the patient restricts their movements and activities because of the fear of being injured again after a painful experience. Numerous studies have found kinesiophobia in patients with vestibular disorders. This research study aimed to develop and measure the psychometric properties of the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK-11), for use in persons with dizziness (TSKd).MethodsAn observational validation study of questionnaires was carried out including 211 participants with dizziness. After adapting the TSK-11 items to the symptoms of dizziness, the construct validity was evaluated with principal component analysis (PCA), internal consistency with the calculation of Cronbach's alpha, test-retest reliability with the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), concurrent validity with Spearman correlation and predictive validity with ROC curve analysis.ResultsThe PCA retained 10 items from the original scale with a three-factor structure that mediates fear (TSKd_f), negative thoughts (TSKd_n) and avoidance (TSKd_a). Cronbach's alpha was 0.810 for the 10-item TSKd. Reproducibility was moderate to substantial, with ICCs between 0.69 and 0.84. The TSK showed strong correlations with the DHI, while correlations with other dizziness measures were moderate. A TSKd score >25 and TSKd_f score >9 showed good predictive capacity, with an area under the curve (AUC) ROC of 0.85 and a sensitivity and specificity between 0.85 and 0.70.ConclusionsThe TSKd is a tool available for measuring kinesiophobia in persons with dizziness. Both the 10-item TSKd and the 4-item TSKd_f scales have good psychometric properties.</p>","PeriodicalId":49960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vestibular Research-Equilibrium & Orientation","volume":" ","pages":"300-312"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144545844","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Paroxysmal downbeat nystagmus, a case report and a review of the literature.","authors":"Mehdi Rhaddioui, Alexandre Bisdorff","doi":"10.1177/09574271251351939","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09574271251351939","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a case of paroxysmal downbeat nystagmus, ataxia, and dysarthria in the context of a delirium in a patient with severe hypomagnesemia. Extensive workup did not provide alternative explanations. Her attacks subsided within 48 h after the start of magnesium substitution and the patient remained confused and ataxic with a gradual but full recovery over 6 weeks. Hypomagnesemia resulted most probably from long-term proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) intake. Paroxysmal downbeat nystagmus is rare and has so far only been consistently described in association with hypomagnesemia of various causes.</p>","PeriodicalId":49960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vestibular Research-Equilibrium & Orientation","volume":" ","pages":"328-335"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144530750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Erin Williams, Fumihiro Mochizuki, Alexander Kiderman, Joseph Furman, Michael Hoffer
{"title":"Comparison of computerized rotational impulse test (crHIT) and video head impulse test (vHIT) in all semicircular canals among normal subjects.","authors":"Erin Williams, Fumihiro Mochizuki, Alexander Kiderman, Joseph Furman, Michael Hoffer","doi":"10.1177/09574271251326054","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09574271251326054","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundThe computerized rotational head impulse test (crHIT) employs whole-body impulsive rotations like the angular motion used in the video head impulse test (vHIT) to assess the function of all semicircular canals (SCCs).ObjectiveThis study utilized vertical crHIT and vHIT among healthy subjects to evaluate the effectiveness of these tools in assessing SCC function.MethodsThirty-five individuals with no history of vestibular disorders or traumatic brain injury were enrolled in this study. Participants underwent vHIT (ICS Impulse Otometrics) and crHIT (Neuro-Otologic Testing Center, Spryson America, Inc.).ResultsMean VOR gain was significantly higher during crHIT compared to vHIT, except for the right horizontal SCC (<i>p</i> < 0.01). Coefficient of variation (CV) for crHIT was smaller than that observed in vHIT across all 6 SCCs, with significant differences in all but the LA and RP SCCs. We also computed lower limits of normal (LLN) for each condition; up to 2.9% of crHIT values fell outside the acceptable LLN compared to up to 37% of vHIT gain values. Average reduced vestibular response (RVR) for crHIT was lower than that observed in vHIT among all semicircular canal pairs and demonstrated less variability for crHIT as compared to vHIT.ConclusionsOverall, these findings support the clinical utility of crHIT for comprehensive SCC function evaluation.</p>","PeriodicalId":49960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vestibular Research-Equilibrium & Orientation","volume":" ","pages":"280-289"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144188368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) outcomes: Higher odds of adverse mental health when physical function is impaired.","authors":"Christopher McConnell, Paul Allen, Eric Anson","doi":"10.1177/09574271251335958","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09574271251335958","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>PurposeBalance and vestibular disorders have a profound impact on quality of life. Anxiety (ANX) and depression (DEP) are common with dizziness, vertigo, or imbalance. It is unclear whether self-reported anxiety or depression depends on perceived physical function for individuals participating in vestibular rehabilitation (VPT). We hypothesized that individuals with worse physical function would be more likely to report abnormally high anxiety and/or depression levels.Participants170 individuals referred for vestibular rehabilitation (113 female, 57 males, and age 63.7 (21)).MethodsA retrospective chart review extracted age, Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) scores (ANX, DEP, physical function) and primary diagnoses [benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (<i>n</i> = 42), unilateral vestibular hypofunction (<i>n</i> = 39), bilateral vestibular hypofunction (<i>n</i> = 14), concussion/head injury (<i>n</i> = 7), dizziness/vertigo (<i>n</i> = 37), and imbalance (<i>n</i> = 31)]. Average PROMIS scores and percentage of abnormal scores were calculated for physical function, ANX, and DEP scores and reported using descriptive statistics. Logistic regression was performed to separately examine the odds of abnormal ANX and DEP based on abnormal physical function while controlling for age and sex, on the entire dataset and on diagnosis subgroups.ResultsIndividuals referred to vestibular physical therapy with self-reported abnormal physical function were more likely to have abnormal ANX (OR 5.1, <i>p</i> < 0.001) or DEP (OR 3.10, <i>p</i> = 0.002). Older adults were less likely to have abnormal ANX (OR = 0.96, <i>p</i> = 0.002). For individuals experiencing BPPV (<i>n</i> = 42), those with abnormal physical function are more likely to report ANX (OR 9.9, <i>p</i> = 0.009). For individuals with UVH (<i>n</i> = 39), those with abnormal physical function were more likely to report ANX (OR 10.1, <i>p</i> = 0.008) or DEP (OR 9.9, <i>p</i> = 0.010).ConclusionSelf-reported abnormal physical function corresponds to a higher incidence of abnormal ANX and DEP for individuals referred to VPT. Individuals with benign proximal positional vertigo and unilateral vestibular hypofunction were approximately 10 times more likely to experience abnormally high ANX or DEP compared to all other primary diagnosis. Clinicians seeing patients in VPT should be screening for anxiety and depression especially for those with self-reports of impaired physical function.</p>","PeriodicalId":49960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vestibular Research-Equilibrium & Orientation","volume":" ","pages":"320-327"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12353977/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michelle J Harter, Joseph M Furman, Patrick J Sparto, Richard W Smith, Mark S Redfern
{"title":"Walking balance recovery in people with unilateral vestibular hypofunction.","authors":"Michelle J Harter, Joseph M Furman, Patrick J Sparto, Richard W Smith, Mark S Redfern","doi":"10.1177/09574271251358767","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09574271251358767","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundPeople with vestibular hypofunction (PwVH) often demonstrate abnormal gait and increased fall risk. An analysis of the strategies used for maintaining walking balance is lacking in PwVH.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to examine how PwVH use recovery strategies and maintain stability following perturbations.MethodsPwVH and healthy controls were perturbed during walking with mediolateral ground shifts while kinematic responses were recorded.ResultsAs a group, PwVH (<i>n</i> = 9, unilateral loss) responded similarly to healthy participants (<i>n</i> = 15) with changes in foot placement, ankle inversion, ankle push-off, and trunk sway. However, responses in PwVH depended on the vestibular lesion side and functional compensation as assessed by the Functional Gait Assessment (FGA). PwVH had larger changes in stability when perturbations caused body movement toward the side of the lesion and more effective trunk responses when perturbations caused body movement away from the lesion. Additionally, PwVH who performed poorly on the FGA showed worse stability and overactive ankle and trunk responses following medial perturbations.ConclusionsThese findings demonstrate kinematic differences in balance recovery in PwVH and suggest that PwVH are more susceptible to instability when falling toward the lesion.</p>","PeriodicalId":49960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vestibular Research-Equilibrium & Orientation","volume":" ","pages":"269-279"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12721396/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144638505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vincent Lagadec, Denis Pelisson, Eric Koun, Camille Robert, Caroline Froment Tilikete, Ruben Hermann
{"title":"Oculomotor compensatory strategies in bilateral vestibulopathy: Predictive and active conditions of head movements.","authors":"Vincent Lagadec, Denis Pelisson, Eric Koun, Camille Robert, Caroline Froment Tilikete, Ruben Hermann","doi":"10.1177/09574271251355180","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09574271251355180","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundImpaired vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) can be compensated by catch-up saccades and/or increased residual VOR. Prediction and intention seem able to potentiate both responses, but how do these effects combine, particularly in individuals with bilateral vestibulopathy (BVP), remains largely unknown.ObjectiveTo compare the impact of passive, predictive and voluntary conditions of head impulse tests (HIT) on global oculomotor compensatory responses in individual with BVP.MethodsHIT were performed in Passive(P)-Random, Passive(P)-Cued and Active head movement conditions. VOR gain and latency and gain of the 1<sup>st</sup> catch up saccades were calculated for the 32 tested ears. Among the 1<sup>st</sup> catch up saccade, a separate analysis of covert saccades was performed.ResultsLatency of covert saccades was shorter in the Active compared to P-Random and P-Cued. First saccades showed shorter latency and greater gain in the P-Cued condition versus P-Random. VOR gain was significantly higher in the Active condition compared to P-Random and P-Cued. Most individuals enhanced catch-up saccades and VOR gain simultaneously while others either boosted VOR gain while reducing saccade efficiency, or enhanced saccade efficiency while decreasing VOR gain.ConclusionsPrediction and intention improve gaze during HIT in individuals with BVP by optimising existent oculomotor responses. During active movements, these effects combined according to subjects' individual strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":49960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vestibular Research-Equilibrium & Orientation","volume":" ","pages":"290-299"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144340555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Seunghee Na, Eun-Ju Jeon, Min-Beom Kim, Jung-Yup Lee, Chang-Hee Kim, Sung Il Nam, Hyun Ah Kim, Hyung Lee, Ji-Soo Kim, Jeong-Yoon Choi, Min-Ku Kim, Ji-Yun Park, Jeon Mi Lee, Eunjin Kwon, Seong-Hae Jeong, Sung-Kwang Hong, Hyo-Jeong Lee, Jae-Yong Byun, Myung Hoon Yoo, Seok Min Hong, Tae-Kyeong Lee, Sangwoo Lee, Yun Ji Lee, Kyu-Sung Kim, Jae-Hyun Seo, Sun-Uk Lee, Eek-Sung Lee, Hong Ju Park
{"title":"Clinical features of secondary BPPV: A nation-wide multicenter study.","authors":"Seunghee Na, Eun-Ju Jeon, Min-Beom Kim, Jung-Yup Lee, Chang-Hee Kim, Sung Il Nam, Hyun Ah Kim, Hyung Lee, Ji-Soo Kim, Jeong-Yoon Choi, Min-Ku Kim, Ji-Yun Park, Jeon Mi Lee, Eunjin Kwon, Seong-Hae Jeong, Sung-Kwang Hong, Hyo-Jeong Lee, Jae-Yong Byun, Myung Hoon Yoo, Seok Min Hong, Tae-Kyeong Lee, Sangwoo Lee, Yun Ji Lee, Kyu-Sung Kim, Jae-Hyun Seo, Sun-Uk Lee, Eek-Sung Lee, Hong Ju Park","doi":"10.1177/09574271251319775","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09574271251319775","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundBenign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular disorder, and its prevalence is substantial. While primary BPPV has been well studied, the understanding of secondary BPPV is still limited.ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of secondary BPPV in a national multicenter retrospective analysis.MethodsThe study involved a retrospective analysis of medical records from 17 institutions across South Korea, between January and June 2022. We evaluated clinical features, presumed etiologies, involvement of semicircular canals, response to canalith repositioning procedures (CRPs), presence of residual dizziness, recurrence, and results of auditory and vestibular function tests for both primary and secondary BPPV cases.ResultsOf the total 1363 BPPV cases, 14.5% (198 patients) were categorized as secondary BPPV. The most prevalent etiology for secondary BPPV was head trauma. Secondary BPPV was associated with a higher prevalence of comorbidities including diabetes and inner ear diseases. Patients with secondary BPPV demonstrated more frequent involvement of multiple semicircular canals, necessitated a greater number of CRPs for resolution, and experienced a higher incidence of residual dizziness compared to primary BPPV cases. Furthermore, secondary BPPV patients exhibited more frequent abnormalities in auditory and vestibular function tests.ConclusionsSecondary BPPV accounts for a significant proportion of BPPV cases, with distinct clinical characteristics compared to primary BPPV.</p>","PeriodicalId":49960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vestibular Research-Equilibrium & Orientation","volume":" ","pages":"193-204"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143631006","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lien Van Laer, Allison Nogi, Jorge Serrador, Michael C Schubert
{"title":"Effect of viewing distance on dynamic visual acuity.","authors":"Lien Van Laer, Allison Nogi, Jorge Serrador, Michael C Schubert","doi":"10.1177/09574271251327957","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09574271251327957","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundPatients with dizziness and unsteadiness are commonly prescribed gaze stability exercises at varying target distances to manage vestibular impairments but lack objective tools to monitor progress. Maintaining gaze stability during head motion at near distances demands greater eye velocity relative to head velocity due to vergence and increased translational eye rotation demands.ObjectivesThis study compared dynamic visual acuity (DVA) during yaw and pitch at both near and far distances in patients and healthy controls.MethodsThis study includes individuals with unilateral vestibular deafferentation (UVD), veterans with dizziness yet healthy vestibular function, and healthy controls. The computerized DVA at near (50 cm) and far (200 cm) distances were collected. Data analysis included comparisons of near and far DVA in yaw and pitch planes.ResultsA total of 94 participants (34 UVD, 24 veterans with dizziness, 36 controls) were included. Near-distance DVA was significantly worse than far-distance DVA for the entire sample and within each group (<i>p</i> < 0.001).ConclusionsNear-distance DVA is more challenging than far-distance DVA across populations and planes of head rotation. Near-distance DVA may serve as a robust measure of vestibulo-ocular reflex function and offers a practical means for patients to self-monitor the effects of gaze stability training.</p>","PeriodicalId":49960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vestibular Research-Equilibrium & Orientation","volume":" ","pages":"185-192"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143659490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arnaud Petry, Manuela Leuzzi, Claire Thibault, Henri Comtet, Ulker Kilic-Huck, Patrice Bourgin, Anne Charpiot, Elisabeth Ruppert
{"title":"High prevalence of sleep disorders in Ménière's disease: Interplay between vestibular function and sleep.","authors":"Arnaud Petry, Manuela Leuzzi, Claire Thibault, Henri Comtet, Ulker Kilic-Huck, Patrice Bourgin, Anne Charpiot, Elisabeth Ruppert","doi":"10.1177/09574271251328339","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09574271251328339","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundIn Ménière's disease (MD), impaired sleep worsens the quality of life and triggers episodes, perpetuating a vicious cycle. The intricate connection between vestibular function and sleep regulation is poorly understood.ObjectiveWe aimed to investigate this link by studying sleep in confirmed MD patients.MethodsIn a single-center observational study, 26 consecutive patients with MD were enrolled. Sleep characterization included thorough symptom inquiry, questionnaires (PSQI, ESS, PFS, STOP-Bang, and AAO-HNS), and respiratory polygraphy (RP) or polysomnography (PSG).ResultsDespite 42% of patients reporting overall sleep satisfaction, further inquiry revealed 76% experiencing sleep disturbances per PSQI. STOP-Bang indicated 56% with a moderate-to-severe risk of OSAS. OSAS defined by apnea hypopnea index (AHI) ≥ 5/h was present in 75%. OSAS severity was categorized as mild (5/h ≤ AHI < 15/h, 33%), moderate (15/h ≤ AHI < 30/h, 21%), and severe (AHI ≥ 30/h, 21%). In patients with AAO-HNS score >3, migraines and insomnia were more prevalent. Patients with moderate-to-severe OSAS had poorer hearing. All recently diagnosed patients with moderate-to-severe OSAS had undergone more than one medical treatment compared to others (32%).ConclusionsThe high prevalence of sleep disorders in MD patients underscores the need for thorough screening, even without spontaneous complaints. Instrumental sleep exploration via RP or PSG is essential, as OSAS treatment could aid vestibular function.</p>","PeriodicalId":49960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vestibular Research-Equilibrium & Orientation","volume":" ","pages":"205-212"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jonathan Olsgård Hansen, Hjalte Christian Reeberg Sass, Niels Cramer West, Per Cayé-Thomasen
{"title":"Methods and clinical outcomes in vestibular implantation - A systematic literature review.","authors":"Jonathan Olsgård Hansen, Hjalte Christian Reeberg Sass, Niels Cramer West, Per Cayé-Thomasen","doi":"10.1177/09574271251332157","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09574271251332157","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundThe vestibular implant is an experimental device that may provide treatment to patients suffering from bilateral vestibulopathy who do not benefit from standard vestibular rehabilitation.ObjectiveThe objective is to identify the various methodology regarding device designs and surgical approaches in addition to assessing subjective and objective vestibular and clinical outcomes in order to evaluate the future and possible limitations of the vestibular implant.MethodsA systematic search of Medline and Embase was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines using pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. 350 hits were found, which after 2 rounds of screening by 2 independent reviewers resulted in 21 studies eligible for full-text review.ResultsA total of 36 recipients of a vestibular implant across four centres world-wide were identified. Both surgical approach and devices as well as vestibular and functional outcomes varied greatly across centres and from patient to patient, evaluated using a variety of objective and subjective tests.ConclusionSeveral promising results in vestibular implantation were found using both subjective and objective measurements. However, some questions with regards to hearing preservation and long-term, continuous use of the vestibular implant remain to be answered, and more studies are needed to assess the efficacy and cost-utility of the implant.</p>","PeriodicalId":49960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vestibular Research-Equilibrium & Orientation","volume":" ","pages":"172-184"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744187","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}