Biomechanics of the vestibular system: A numerical simulation

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2019

Authors

Santos, CF (Author) Other; Belinha, J (Author) Other; Gentil, F (Author) Other; Parente, MPL (Author) FEUP; Renato Natal Jorge (Author) FEUP

Book

Title: Advances in Biomechanics and Tissue Regeneration

Pages: 21-32

ISBN: 9780128163900

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Authenticus ID: P-00R-XYH

DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-816390-0.00002-9

Abstract (EN): The vestibular system is located in the posterior portion of the inner ear. It is a key component to our sense of balance and movement. Any changes in this system can cause effects or symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, imbalance, and nausea, which are vertiginous syndrome indicators. Vertigo is reported as one of the most common symptoms in the world. It is considered the third most frequent complaint in medicine, transmitting a sense of inadequacy and insecurity. The aim of this work is to contribute to a better understanding of how the vestibular system works. This knowledge will help in the development of new techniques that will facilitate a more effective rehabilitation. Vestibular rehabilitation consists of a set of exercises, known as maneuvers, which can reduce and even eliminate symptoms of dizziness and imbalance associated with a vestibular disorder. In this work, a three-dimensional computational model of the vestibular system, containing the fluids promoting the body balance, will be presented. The smoothed-particle hydrodynamics (SPH) method will be used to simulate the fluid behavior. The results provide a better comprehension of the biomechanics of the vestibular system, which contribute to recover from any system disorders.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific