title: Neuroanatomy and physiology of the vestibular system relevant to dysequilibrium in the elderly.
abstract: Vestibular disorders will often be seen in the company of nonvestibular disorders, rendering the care of the affected patient a multidisciplinary challenge. It is the particular role of the otolaryngologist to provide expertise on the diagnosis and management of vestibular system dysfunction.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Gulya
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology; D012027:Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular / Q000502:physiology; D015837:Vestibular Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014722:Vestibule, Labyrinth / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology*