First experiences with bone conduction implant Sophono

2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-108
Author(s):  
Lukáš Varga ◽  
Branislava Bercíková ◽  
Zuzana Kabátová ◽  
Milan Profant
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Conductive Hearing Loss ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Detailed Knowledge ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Mixed Hearing Loss ◽  
Bone Conduction Implant ◽  
Single Sided Deafness ◽  
Conductive Hearing

ntroduction: Bone conduction implants are currently used for rehabilitation of conductive and mixed hearing loss as well as for single sided deafness. A growing number of these implants available on the market increases requirements on detailed knowledge on their technical properties, and on their advantages and disadvantages in clinical practice. Sophono is one of the recent members in this implant group. The aim of the study is to summarize our first experiences with Sophono at our implantation center in Bratislava. Patients and methods: We present data of the first two adult patients who underwent Sophono implantation. Both suffered from bilateral conductive hearing loss of different etiology. We focused on their audiological functional outcomes, basic surgical aspects and subjective assessment by the patients. Results: In free field tone audiometry with the implant, both patients achieved improvement of hearing thresholds by 21.25 dB and 31.25 dB, respectively. In speech tests with and without noise, we also demonstrated a clear benefit of the implant, which was in a narrow relationship with the degrees of their hearing loss: speech discrimination scores in noise were 30% and 60% in patients 1 and 2, respectively. The surgical procedure in Sophono implantation is relatively simple and does not include any work on middle ear structures. Patient satisfaction with the implant does not always correspond to the measured functional outcomes. Conclusion: The Sophono implant represents a suitable option for rehabilitation of conductive and mixed hearing loss as well as single sided deafness in selected patients. The candidate selection is always based on comprehensive assessment in which the audiological results are an elementary criterion, but definitely not a single one. Keywords: Sophono – implantation – conductive hearing loss

Sound Localization in Patients With Congenital Unilateral Conductive Hearing Loss With a Transcutaneous Bone Conduction Implant

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 318-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erich Vyskocil ◽  
Rudolfs Liepins ◽  
Alexandra Kaider ◽  
Michaela Blineder ◽  
Sasan Hamzavi
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sound Localization ◽  
Conductive Hearing Loss ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Bone Conduction Implant ◽  
Conductive Hearing

scholarly journals Audiological Performance of ADHEAR Systems in Simulated Conductive Hearing Loss: A Case Series with a Review of the Existing Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 537-546
Author(s):  
Enrico Muzzi ◽  
Valeria Gambacorta ◽  
Ruggero Lapenna ◽  
Giulia Pizzamiglio ◽  
Sara Ghiselli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Conductive Hearing Loss ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Free Field ◽  
Hearing Threshold ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Binaural Hearing ◽  
Bone Conduction Implant ◽  
Conductive Hearing ◽  
Loudness Summation

A new non-invasive adhesive bone conduction hearing device (ABCD) has been proposed as an alternative solution for reversible bilateral conductive hearing loss in recurrent or long-lasting forms of otitis media with effusion (OME) in children that cannot undergo surgical treatment. Our aim was to assess the effectiveness of ABCD in children with OME. Twelve normal-hearing Italian-speaking volunteers, in whom a conductive hearing loss was simulated, participated in the study. The free-field average hearing threshold was determined and, to evaluate binaural hearing skills, loudness summation and the squelch effect were assessed. Five conditions were tested: (1) unaided without earplugs, (2) unaided with bilateral earplugs, (3) aided right ear with bilateral earplugs, (4) aided left ear with bilateral earplugs, and (5) bilateral aid with bilateral earplugs. Post-hoc analysis showed a significant statistical difference between plugged, unplugged, and each aided condition. The main results were a better loudness summation and a substantial improvement of the squelch effect in the bilaterally aided. Our results suggest that ABCD is a valid treatment for patients with conductive hearing loss that cannot undergo bone conduction implant surgery. It is also important to consider bilateral aids in order to deal with situations in which binaural hearing is fundamental.

Bone Conduction Implants: Transcutaneous vs. Percutaneous

1992 ◽  
Vol 106 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phillip S. Wade ◽  
Jerry J. Halik ◽  
Marshall Chasin
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Conductive Hearing Loss ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Mixed Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Devices ◽  
Bone Anchored Hearing Aid ◽  
Bone Conduction Hearing ◽  
Conductive Hearing

Clinical experience with transcutaneous bone conduction implants has demonstrated that they are most beneficial for patients with purely conductive hearing loss in at least one ear. Percutaneous bone conduction implants, however, have been reported to provide adequate benefit for patients with mixed hearing loss with bone conduction pure-tone averages up to 45 db hl (Tjellstrom, 1989). The results of 24 Xomed Audiant osseointegrated bone conduction hearing devices (including a clinical trial on two patients using a new, larger magnet [Neodynium Iron Boron]), plus the results of eleven patients implanted and fitted with the percutaneous bone-anchored hearing aid are reported. Aided results with these devices will be presented. In addition, general comparisons of benefit obtained with the two devices will be made for patients who exhibit similar hearing losses. Finally, a direct comparison will be made on two patients who have undergone both implant procedures.

scholarly journals The Sophono Bone-Conduction System: Surgical, Audiologic, and Quality-of-Life Outcomes

2017 ◽  
Vol 96 (7) ◽  
pp. E28-E33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy Mclean ◽  
Irumee Pai ◽  
Andrew Philipatos ◽  
Michael Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Conductive Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Speech Discrimination ◽  
Single Sided Deafness ◽  
Conductive Hearing

We prospectively evaluated the surgical, audiologic, and quality-of-life outcomes in 5 patients—2 men and 3 women, aged 22 to 64 years (mean: 41.8)—who were implanted with the Sophono Alpha 2 MPO Processor. The indications for implantation of this bone-conduction device included recurrent ear canal infections with hearing aids (n = 3), single-sided deafness (n = 1), and patient preference in view of difficulty using a conventional hearing aid (n = 1). In addition to the patient with single-sided deafness, 3 patients had a bilateral mixed hearing loss and 1 had a bilateral conductive hearing loss. Outcomes measures included surgical complications, functional gain (FG), speech discrimination in quiet and noise, and patient satisfaction as determined by the Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI) and the Entific Medical Systems bone-anchored hearing aid questionnaire (BAQ). The only postsurgical complication noted was a minor skin reaction and pain in 1 patient that resolved with conservative management. In the 3 patients with the mixed hearing loss, the mean FG was 13.3, 20.0, 11.7, and 11.7 dB at 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 kHz, respectively; in the patient with the bilateral conductive hearing loss, the FG was 10, 25, 10, and 15 dB at the same frequencies. Speech discrimination scores with the Sophono device were comparable to those seen with conventional hearing aids. After implantation, all 5 patients experienced a positive quality-of-life outcome according to the GBI, although 1 of them had only a marginal improvement. On follow-up, all patients reported that they remained satisfied with their implant and that they used their device all day long. We conclude that the Sophono bone-conduction system is a safe and effective option that should be considered for patients with a mixed or conductive hearing loss who are unable to use a conventional hearing aid, as well as for those with single-sided deafness.

Long-term Compliance and Satisfaction With Percutaneous Bone Conduction Devices in Patients With Congenital Unilateral Conductive Hearing Loss

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 826-833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rik C. Nelissen ◽  
Emmanuel A. M. Mylanus ◽  
Cor W. R. J. Cremers ◽  
Myrthe K. S. Hol ◽  
Ad F. M. Snik
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Conductive Hearing Loss ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Conductive Hearing

Amplification of transcutaneous and percutaneous bone-conduction devices with a test-band in an induced model of conductive hearing loss

2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (11) ◽  
pp. 653-657 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marn Joon Park ◽  
Jae Ryung Lee ◽  
Chan Joo Yang ◽  
Myung Hoon Yoo ◽  
In Suk Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Conductive Hearing Loss ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Conductive Hearing
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