The Challenge of Vestibular Rehabilitation in a Patient with Bilateral Vestibular Dysfunction Following Surgery: A Case Report

Introduction: bilateral vestibular dysfunction (bvd) is an uncommon finding in vestibular assessment, and the combination of bvd and orthopedic problems represents a rare and challenging case for treatment. case report: the patient had several previous back surgeries and received gentamycin after surgery. after 6 months, she experienced continuous dizziness, unsteadiness and oscillopsia. the patient underwent complete vestibular assessment and received an individualized vestibular rehabilitation program for 9 months. she achieved a complete recovery from all symptoms and returned to active social function. conclusion: vestibular rehabilitation could be an effective treatment for complicated cases of bvd. adaptation exercises may be useful in young patients with bvd.