Disequilibrium after Traumatic Brain Injury: Vestibular Mechanisms

Abstract

The overall goal of this project was to investigate the physiological bases for chronic disequilibrium after combat-related TBI. Dizziness and imbalance are common symptoms in acute traumatic brain injury (TBI) and in some cases may persist chronically as part of the post-concussive syndrome. Little is known regarding the mechanisms underlying these symptoms. This project was based on the hypothesis that peripheral (inner ear) or central damage to vestibular pathways, particularly those based on otolith inputs, lead to imbalance and subjective disequilibrium after mild TBI (mTBI).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA576379

Entities

People

  • Mark Walker

Organizations

  • Case Western Reserve University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Brain Injuries
  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • Ear
  • Eye Movements
  • Head Injuries
  • Health Services
  • Iraqi-War
  • Medical Personnel
  • Side Effects
  • Students
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.