Investigation of Balance Function Using Dynamic Posturography under Electrical-Acoustic Stimulation in Cochlear Implant Recipients
Joint Authors
Schwab, Burkard
Durisin, M.
Kontorinis, Georgios
Source
International Journal of Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-06-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effect of electrical-acoustic stimulation on vestibular function in CI patients by using the EquiTest and to help answer the question of whether electrically stimulating the inner ear using a cochlear implant influences the balance system in any way.
Material and Methods.
A test population (n=50) was selected at random from among the cochlear implant recipients.
Dynamic posturography (using the EquiTest) was performed with the device switched off an switched on.
Results.
In summary, it can be said that an activated cochlear implant affects the function of the vestibular system and may, to an extent, even lead to a stabilization of balance function under the static conditions of dynamic posturography, but nevertheless also to a significant destabilization.
Significant improvements in vestibular function were seen mainly in equilibrium scores under conditions 4 and 5, the composite equilibrium score, and the vestibular components as revealed by sensory analysis.
Conclusions.
Only under the static conditions are significantly poorer scores achieved when stimulation is applied.
It may be that the explanation for any symptoms of dizziness lies precisely in the fact that they occur in supposedly noncritical situations, since, when the cochlear implant makes increased demands on the balance system, induced disturbances can be centrally suppressed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Schwab, Burkard& Durisin, M.& Kontorinis, Georgios. 2010. Investigation of Balance Function Using Dynamic Posturography under Electrical-Acoustic Stimulation in Cochlear Implant Recipients. International Journal of Otolaryngology،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513056
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Schwab, Burkard…[et al.]. Investigation of Balance Function Using Dynamic Posturography under Electrical-Acoustic Stimulation in Cochlear Implant Recipients. International Journal of Otolaryngology No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513056
American Medical Association (AMA)
Schwab, Burkard& Durisin, M.& Kontorinis, Georgios. Investigation of Balance Function Using Dynamic Posturography under Electrical-Acoustic Stimulation in Cochlear Implant Recipients. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513056
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-513056