Implantable Hearing Devices other than Cochlear Implants [Paperback]

Hearing loss can vary in type ranging from conductive, mixed to sensorineural, as well as in degree from mild, moderate, severe to profound. There could also be multiple permutations and combinations like moderate mixed hearing loss or severe conductive hearing loss. In addition, the hearing loss could be unilateral or bilateral. While cochlear implants were devised for bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss, various other devices have been invented for other types of hearing losses. Research continues to design a suitable implant which would amplify sound for patients who cannot be candidates for cochlear implants.Passive Middle Ear Implants.- Implantable Hearing Devices Besides Cochlear and Brain Stem Implants.- Bone Conduction Implant Devices.- Middle Ear Implants (MEI): Vibrant Soundbridge.- The Envoy Esteem? Hearing Implant.- The Ototronix MAXUM System.

From the book reviews:

This is an excellent textbook concerning the conductive, mechanical treatments of hearing loss. & This is an outstanding reference for audiologists, ENT surgeons, students, fellows, and hearing researchers at all levels. (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, March, 2015)

Dr Gauri Mankekar is a senior ENT consultant at PD Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, India. She was the recipient of Dr Homi Modi award for research on allergic rhinitis and Dr Dhaygude award for best essay on Psycho-socio conditions of youth in India .Hearing loss can vary in type ranging from conductive, mixed to sensorineural, as well as in degree from mild, moderate, severe to profound. There could also be multiple permutations and combinations like moderate mixed hearing loss or severe conductive hearing loss. In addition, the hearing loss could be unilateral or bilateral. While cochlear implants were devised for bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss, various other devices have been invented for other types of hearing losses. Research continues to design a suitable implant whiclƒ-