Diagnosis and Treatment of Vestibular Disorders

This text reviews the current understanding of vestibular anatomy allowing for a framework of reference, and how it's applied to vestibular testing, diagnosis and management of dizziness. Vestibular testing is an important tool in the evaluation and manag

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Vestibular Disorders

Seilesh Babu  •  Christopher A. Schutt Dennis I. Bojrab Editors

Diagnosis and Treatment of Vestibular Disorders

Editors Seilesh Babu Department of Neurotology Providence Hospital Michigan Ear Institute Farmington Hills, MI USA

Christopher A. Schutt Department of Neurotology Providence Hospital Michigan Ear Institute Farmington Hills, MI USA

Dennis I. Bojrab Department of Neurotology Providence Hospital Michigan Ear Institute Farmington Hills, MI USA

ISBN 978-3-319-97857-4    ISBN 978-3-319-97858-1 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-97858-1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018964002 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

Preface

Vestibular disorders can result in devastating and frightful symptoms, creating ­dramatic changes in immediate and long-term quality of life. Diagnosis and management of the patient afflicted with vestibular disorders is rewarding to the patient and the physician. This task is complex and begins with a thorough clinical history and neurotologic physical examination. With a judicious use of diagnostic tests, a diagnosis may be obtained in the majority of patients. Afterward, an effective treatment plan can be initiated. Patients with dizziness present to the primary care physician, the emergency room physician, the neurologist, or the otolaryngologist. This textbook was developed for these physicians in order to provide a useful, practical approach to evaluate and treat patients with dizziness. Its intent is to improve the ability to accurately diagnose specific vestibular disorders, initiate appropriate therapy, reduce the unnecessary cost burden by k