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An alternative 3D numerical method to study the biomechanical behaviour of the human inner ear semicircular canal

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Resumo:The vestibular system is the part of the inner ear responsible for balance. Vertigo and dizziness are generally caused by vestibular disorders and are very common symptoms in people over 60 years old. One of the most efficient treatments at the moment is vestibular rehabilitation, permitting to improve the symptoms. However, this rehabilitation therapy is a highly empirical process, which needs to be enhanced and better understood.
Autores principais:Santos, Carla F
Outros Autores:Belinha, Jorge; Gentil, Fernanda; Parente, Marco; Jorge, Renato N
Assunto:Computer Simulation Elastic Modulus Endolymph Finite Element Analysis Humans Hydrodynamics Imaging, Three-Dimensional Numerical Analysis, Computer-Assisted Pressure Rheology Semicircular Canals Viscosity Models, Biological
Ano:2017
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso restrito
Instituição associada:Instituto Politécnico do Porto
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Repositório Científico do Instituto Politécnico do Porto
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Resumo:The vestibular system is the part of the inner ear responsible for balance. Vertigo and dizziness are generally caused by vestibular disorders and are very common symptoms in people over 60 years old. One of the most efficient treatments at the moment is vestibular rehabilitation, permitting to improve the symptoms. However, this rehabilitation therapy is a highly empirical process, which needs to be enhanced and better understood.

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