Neurotology
| Occupation | |
|---|---|
| Names | Doctor, Medical Practitioner |
| Activity sectors | Medicine |
| Description | |
| Education required | Degree in Medicine |
Neurotology or neuro-otology is a branch of clinical medicine which studies and treats neurological disorders of the ear.[1] It is a subspecialty of otolaryngology, and is closely related to otology. Neurotologists are physicians who have specialised in otolaryngology, but who have further specialised into neurological conditions of the ear. In the US, this requires an additional two years of training.[2]
Field of Work
Conditions treated by neurotologists include:
- Vestibular (balance) diseases - including Meniere's Disease
- Vestibular neuronitis
- Vertigo
- Tumours
- Facial trauma
- Facial nerve paralysis or other conditions relating to the facial nerve
- Certain conditions relating to the skull base[3]
Many of these conditions also relate to otology
See also
References
- ^ Information on Neurotology from the ENT Centre in Fort Wayne retrieved 25th October 2009
- ^ Frequently Asked Questions about Board of Registration in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology retrieved 25th October 2009
- ^ Neurotology research centre
