Neuro-otology- some recent clinical advances

J Neurol. 2017 Jan;264(1):188-203. doi: 10.1007/s00415-016-8266-1. Epub 2016 Sep 15.

Abstract

Vestibular disorders manifesting as vertigo, chronic dizziness and imbalance are common problems in neurological practice. Here, we review some recent interesting and important advances in diagnosis of vestibular disorders using the video head impulse test and in the management of benign positional vertigo and migrainous vertigo.

Keywords: Head impulses; VEMP; Vertigo; vHIT.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Neurotology
  • Vestibular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Vestibular Diseases / therapy*