Victor Osei-Lah

Consultant Audiovestibular Physician

Bournemouth, UK.

Latest Contribution

Persistent imbalance after traumatic brain injury is central in origin

2 March 2022 | | Neurotology, Vestibular Disorders | Peripheral vestibular function, central sensory integration, mild traumatic brain injury, oculomotor function, postural control

Several residual symptoms, including dizziness and imbalance, can follow traumatic brain injury, no matter how mild. This study focused on the mechanisms, peripheral and central, underlying the complaint of persistent imbalance in patients with chronic mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)....

Effect of COVID-19 on hearing and balance

5 January 2022 | | Neurotology, Vestibular Disorders | audiovestibular symptoms, covid-19, general symptoms, pure tone audiometry, vHIT

Rhinological symptoms are cardinal features of COVID-19. However there have only been anecdotal reports on the involvement of the ear, the closest neighbour to the nose and throat. The aim of this study was ‘to assess the presence of persistent...

Diagnostic criteria for superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome

6 September 2021 | | Neurotology, Vestibular Disorders | Superior canal dehiscence, inner ear, labyrinth, third mobile window

The latest Bárány Society’s consensus document on diagnostic criteria for vestibular disorders is one for superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS). There are three major categories: (A) Symptoms consistent with a third mobile labyrinthine window; (B) Physiologic tests – clinical...