Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Equilibrium and Balance01:15

Equilibrium and Balance

6.2K
The inner ear assumes dual functionalities of auditory perception and equilibrium maintenance. The vestibule is the organ responsible for balance. This organ contains mechanoreceptors, specifically hair cells, endowed with stereocilia, which aid in deciphering information regarding the position and motion of our heads. Two intrinsic components, the utricle and saccule, help perceive head position, while the semicircular canals track head movement. Neurological messages initiated in the...
6.2K
The Vestibular System01:29

The Vestibular System

38.0K
The vestibular system is a set of inner ear structures that provide a sense of balance and spatial orientation. This system is comprised of structures within the labyrinth of the inner ear, including the cochlea and two otolith organs—the utricle and saccule. The labyrinth also contains three semicircular canals—superior, posterior, and horizontal—that are oriented on different planes.
38.0K
Auditory Perception01:17

Auditory Perception

1.5K
The auditory system is essential for sound perception, utilizing various critical structures. When sound waves enter the outer ear, they travel through the ear canal and cause the eardrum to vibrate. These vibrations are then transmitted to the middle ear, where three tiny bones – the malleus, incus, and stapes – amplify the sound. This amplification is crucial, as it ensures that the sound vibrations are strong enough to be conveyed to the inner ear. These vibrations then reach the...
1.5K
Anatomy of the Ear01:16

Anatomy of the Ear

11.5K
Auditory sensation, commonly called hearing, involves the transformation of sonic waves into neural impulses facilitated by the structures of the auditory organ. The prominent, flesh-like structure on the side of the head, called the auricle, directs sound waves towards the auditory canal. The auricle is often mislabeled as the pinna, a term more aligned with mobile structures like a feline's external ear. The auditory canal penetrates the cranium via the external auditory meatus of the...
11.5K
The Cochlea01:13

The Cochlea

41.0K
The cochlea is a coiled structure in the inner ear that contains hair cells—the sensory receptors of the auditory system. Sound waves are transmitted to the cochlea by small bones attached to the eardrum called the ossicles, which vibrate the oval window that leads to the inner ear. This causes fluid in the chambers of the cochlea to move, vibrating the basilar membrane.
41.0K
Auditory Pathway01:15

Auditory Pathway

7.1K
Auditory pathways constitute the complex neural circuits responsible for transmitting and interpreting auditory information from the peripheral auditory system to the brain. Sound waves are initially captured by the outer ear, funneled through the ear canal, and reach the tympanic membrane (eardrum). These vibrations are transmitted via the middle ear's ossicles to the inner ear's cochlea.
When viewed cross-sectionally, the cochlea reveals the scala vestibuli and scala tympani flanking...
7.1K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

An open source ultrasonic flowmeter for monitoring the input/output flow rates of wastewater treatment plants.

HardwareX·2025
Same author

Preclinical Study of a Minimally Invasive Cochlear Implant Device Based on 3D Printing of a Custom Guide.

Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology·2025
Same author

Willis and his circle.

Neuro-Chirurgie·2024
Same author

Surgical training strategies for physicians practicing in an isolated environment: an example from Antarctica. International survey of 13 countries with active winter stations.

International journal of circumpolar health·2023
Same author

Surgical epidemiology of Antarctic stations from 1904 to 2022: A scoping review.

International journal of circumpolar health·2023
Same author

Barriers and facilitators to bracing in adults with painful degenerative scoliosis: a single-centred mixed-method feasibility study.

BMC musculoskeletal disorders·2023

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 1, 2026

Author Spotlight: Advancements in Impedance Monitoring for Cochlear Implant Surgery
06:54

Author Spotlight: Advancements in Impedance Monitoring for Cochlear Implant Surgery

Published on: August 4, 2023

2.1K

Vestibular function and cochlear implant.

Laetitia Robard1, Martin Hitier, Catherine Lebas

  • 1Service ORL, Unité 14-40, CHU Côte de Nacre, Avenue de La Côte de Nacre, 14033, Caen cedex 9, France, robard-l@chu-caen.fr.

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology : Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
|April 17, 2014
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Cochlear implantation can affect vestibular function, with significant changes observed in VEMP and caloric tests post-surgery. Vestibular assessments aid in pre-operative planning and lesion detection, though challenges remain in comprehensive evaluation.

More Related Videos

Cochlear Implant Surgery and Electrically-evoked Auditory Brainstem Response Recordings in C57BL/6 Mice
09:06

Cochlear Implant Surgery and Electrically-evoked Auditory Brainstem Response Recordings in C57BL/6 Mice

Published on: January 9, 2019

15.6K
Electrically Evoked Stapedius Reflex Measurements in Cochlear Implantation and Its Application in the Postoperative Fitting Process
07:00

Electrically Evoked Stapedius Reflex Measurements in Cochlear Implantation and Its Application in the Postoperative Fitting Process

Published on: June 21, 2024

1.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 1, 2026

Author Spotlight: Advancements in Impedance Monitoring for Cochlear Implant Surgery
06:54

Author Spotlight: Advancements in Impedance Monitoring for Cochlear Implant Surgery

Published on: August 4, 2023

2.1K
Cochlear Implant Surgery and Electrically-evoked Auditory Brainstem Response Recordings in C57BL/6 Mice
09:06

Cochlear Implant Surgery and Electrically-evoked Auditory Brainstem Response Recordings in C57BL/6 Mice

Published on: January 9, 2019

15.6K
Electrically Evoked Stapedius Reflex Measurements in Cochlear Implantation and Its Application in the Postoperative Fitting Process
07:00

Electrically Evoked Stapedius Reflex Measurements in Cochlear Implantation and Its Application in the Postoperative Fitting Process

Published on: June 21, 2024

1.9K

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neuroscience
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Vestibular lesions are a common complication following cochlear implantation, occurring in a significant percentage of patients.
  • Evaluating vestibular function before and after implantation is crucial for understanding these effects and their clinical implications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and outcomes of vestibular function evaluation before and after cochlear implantation.
  • To correlate pre- and post-operative vestibular test results with clinical symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study involving 35 patients undergoing cochlear implantation.
  • Vestibular function assessed using vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP) and videonystagmography (caloric tests).
  • Evaluations conducted pre-operatively and at a median of 5 months post-implantation.

Main Results:

  • Pre-implantation, VEMPs were bilateral in 73% of cases. Post-implantation, 13 patients showed altered VEMPs, with 12 exhibiting reduced or absent potentials on the implanted side (p=0.0015).
  • Caloric tests revealed a significant decrease in ear reflectivity on the implanted side (p<0.0001).
  • Post-operative vestibular symptoms were not correlated with the changes observed in vestibular tests.

Conclusions:

  • Vestibular assessments are valuable for selecting the implantation side, evaluating pre-operative status, and identifying surgically induced vestibular lesions.
  • Current vestibular tests present challenges, particularly in pediatric populations, and only assess specific parts of the vestibular system.
  • Further research is needed to develop comprehensive vestibular assessment methods.