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Using Bilateral Data in Controls and Patients with Bilateral and Unilateral Pathology Requires Increased Scrutiny. J Biomech. 2023 Oct 30;162:111855. DOI: 10.1016\/j.jbiomech.2023.111855\n\n[2] Whitlock J. How the Word Bilateral Is Used in Medicine. Verywell Health. Updated July 4, 2024. https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/bilateral-defined-3157050\n\n[3] Kansas City Urology Care. Glossary of Urology Terms. 2023. https:\/\/www.kcuc.com\/resources\/glossary-of-urology-terms\/\n\n[4] Strupp M, Kim JS, Murofushi T, et al. Bilateral vestibulopathy: Diagnostic criteria Consensus document of the Classification Committee of the B\u00e1r\u00e1ny Society. J Vestib Res. 2017;27(4):177-189. 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