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

The Vestibular System01:29

The Vestibular System

44.1K
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.
44.1K
Equilibrium and Balance01:15

Equilibrium and Balance

6.8K
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...
6.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Endolymphatic duct blockage for Ménière's disease: a double-blind, randomised controlled trial.

The Lancet regional health. Europe·2026
Same author

Preserving the Membranous Labyrinth With a Piezoelectric Drill? Exploring Potential for Semicircular Canal Surgery.

Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology·2026
Same author

Comparison of Quality of Life Between Patients with Chronic Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction and Bilateral Vestibulopathy.

The journal of international advanced otology·2026
Same author

Unperturbed and perturbed gait variability is increased in bilateral vestibulopathy compared with age- and sex-matched healthy participants.

Journal of neurophysiology·2026
Same author

A Hand-Guided Robotic Drill for Vestibular Implant Surgery-Feasibility of Preventing Membranous Labyrinth Rupture.

Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale·2026
Same author

Hennebert's sign due to intralabyrinthine schwannoma - case report.

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·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 17, 2026

Author Spotlight: Developing Low-Tech Balance Assessment Methods for Broad-Spectrum Healthcare Applications
06:28

Author Spotlight: Developing Low-Tech Balance Assessment Methods for Broad-Spectrum Healthcare Applications

Published on: September 1, 2023

6.3K

Laboratory examinations for the vestibular system.

Raymond van de Berg1,2, Sally Rosengren3,4, Herman Kingma1,2

  • 1Division of Balance Disorders, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

Current Opinion in Neurology
|December 1, 2017
PubMed
Summary

New vestibular tests like video head impulse tests (VHITs) and vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) offer improved diagnostics but face technical challenges. Traditional tests remain valuable complements for assessing labyrinthine function.

More Related Videos

Using Unidirectional Rotations to Improve Vestibular System Asymmetry in Patients with Vestibular Dysfunction
05:02

Using Unidirectional Rotations to Improve Vestibular System Asymmetry in Patients with Vestibular Dysfunction

Published on: August 30, 2019

7.8K
Three Dimensional Vestibular Ocular Reflex Testing Using a Six Degrees of Freedom Motion Platform
10:12

Three Dimensional Vestibular Ocular Reflex Testing Using a Six Degrees of Freedom Motion Platform

Published on: May 23, 2013

16.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 17, 2026

Author Spotlight: Developing Low-Tech Balance Assessment Methods for Broad-Spectrum Healthcare Applications
06:28

Author Spotlight: Developing Low-Tech Balance Assessment Methods for Broad-Spectrum Healthcare Applications

Published on: September 1, 2023

6.3K
Using Unidirectional Rotations to Improve Vestibular System Asymmetry in Patients with Vestibular Dysfunction
05:02

Using Unidirectional Rotations to Improve Vestibular System Asymmetry in Patients with Vestibular Dysfunction

Published on: August 30, 2019

7.8K
Three Dimensional Vestibular Ocular Reflex Testing Using a Six Degrees of Freedom Motion Platform
10:12

Three Dimensional Vestibular Ocular Reflex Testing Using a Six Degrees of Freedom Motion Platform

Published on: May 23, 2013

16.7K

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Vestibular System Diagnostics

Background:

  • Recent advancements suggest video head impulse tests (VHITs), vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP), and video-oculography (VOG) simplify labyrinthine function assessment.
  • These newer methods have been proposed as replacements for traditional electronystagmography, caloric, and rotatory chair tests.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the latest evaluations of VHITs, VEMP, and VOG for assessing vestibular function.
  • To discuss the clinical opportunities and limitations of these modern diagnostic tools.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on VHITs, VEMP, and 3D-VOG techniques.
  • Analysis of their diagnostic accuracy and practical limitations in clinical settings.

Main Results:

  • VHITs and SHIMP accurately identify VOR deficits in ideal conditions, but patient-specific issues like pupil tracking and goggle slippage can cause problems.
  • The dissociation between VHIT and caloric tests indicates they are complementary. New 3D-VOG shows promise for eye torsion quantification.
  • VEMP standardization remains challenging due to large amplitude variability and age-related decline, questioning established normal limits. Direct MRI stimulation of the labyrinth is a new diagnostic avenue.

Conclusions:

  • VHIT, SHIMP, VEMP, and 3D-VOG enhance diagnostic capabilities for vestibular disorders.
  • Technical issues and patient variability limit reliable quantitative evaluation in some cases.
  • Caloric and rotatory chair tests remain valuable complementary tools in clinical practice.