Development and Pathophysiology of Central Vestibular System

Vestibular system disorders. The vestibular system controls posture and balance. Dizziness is a common symptom reported by patients. In 55% of patients with dizziness symptoms, the cause is due to vestibular pathology. In pediatric patients, vestibular symptoms are uncommon as a chief complaint because children (18 months to three years) rely more heavily on vision than on vestibular and proprioceptive senses. However, 50-95% of children with congenital and acquired hearing impairment have ve1145

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