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Yaná Jinkings de Azevedo¹, Alleluia Lima Losno Ledesma², Larissa Vilela Pereira³

¹Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Faculdade de Ciências de Saúde, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Brasília, DF, Brazil.

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Summary

Vestibular implants show promise for restoring vestibular function in individuals with bilateral vestibular loss. This technology aids in improving gaze stabilization and postural control, offering hope for enhanced quality of life.

Keywords:

Função vestibular Implante vestibular Perda vestibular Vestibular function Vestibular implant Vestibular loss

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Biomedical Engineering
Otolaryngology

Background:

Vestibular loss significantly impairs postural control, gaze stabilization, and spatial orientation.
Currently, no effective treatments exist for bilateral vestibular function loss.
Vestibular implants offer a potential solution for individuals with bilateral vestibular deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review the scientific literature for evidence on the efficacy of vestibular implants in improving vestibular function in patients with vestibular deficits.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive search of five databases and gray literature identified relevant studies.
Eligibility criteria were defined using the PICOS strategy (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome).
Included studies underwent qualitative synthesis and bias risk assessment using Joanna Briggs Institute checklists.

Main Results:

Ten studies, involving 18 patients with vestibular implants, were selected for qualitative analysis.
All selected studies demonstrated a low risk of bias.
Evidence supports the restoration of the vestibulo-ocular reflex across a wide frequency range.

Conclusions:

Vestibular implants are feasible for restoring the vestibulo-ocular reflex in patients with vestibular deficits.
This technology presents new avenues and challenges for future development.
Further research is needed to optimize vestibular implant technology and its clinical application.