You can make your own vestibular model complete with rocks that mimic the motion of otoconia under the influence of motion or gravity. Especially helpful for educational purposes in the treatment of BPPV. This video was made in collaboration with https://VestibularFirst.com.

The following materials will be needed.

• 3D Printer Files (free to download): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:338...
Recommended printer settings as follows:
Minimum 3D printer size: 14.7cm x 11.4cm x 12cm
Material: PLA
Wall Line Count: 4
ZSeam Alignment: User Defined
ZSeam X: 0
ZSeam Y: 1000
ZSeam Relative: Yes
Infill Pattern: Cubic Subdivision
Support Placement: Touching Build Plate
Enable Support Interface: Yes

• Crushed Turquoise: https://amzn.to/3wGWqlg
• Crushed Malachite: https://amzn.to/3qGcbFx
• Crushed Red Coral: https://amzn.to/3qDhple
• Larger aquarium rocks can also be used as an alternative if you prefer larger stones to be used to represent otoconia: https://amzn.to/3LjWTOr

• Mineral Oil: https://amzn.to/3DflFN0
• Clear Tubing (ID 1/4", OD 3/8"): https://amzn.to/3IQc4Nz
• EndCaps: https://www.mcmaster.com/5463K78/
• Tacky Dots: https://amzn.to/36RWLXo
• Hot Glue Gun: https://amzn.to/3uAfSxn

You can also purchase a fully constructed model at: https//VestibularFirst.com

Video produced by Dr. Chris Chang:
https://www.FauquierENT.net

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3D Printing (0:39)
Measure & Cut Tubing (0:46)
Place First End Cap (1:26)
Add Stone (2:10)
Add Mineral Oil (2:29)
Place 2nd End Cap (3:02)
Add Tubings to Model (4:02)
Completion (5:32)

Music Background:
Dreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty...
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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