Otologic Active Middle Ear Implants.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2016.59.12.807
- Author:
Jeon Mi LEE
1
;
Jae Young CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jychoi@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Carina;
Esteem;
MAXUM;
Middle ear implant;
Vibrant Soundbridge
- MeSH:
Correction of Hearing Impairment;
Ear, Middle*;
Hearing;
Hearing Aids;
Ossicular Prosthesis*;
Prostheses and Implants;
Quality of Life
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2016;59(12):807-812
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Implantable devices for aural rehabilitation are widely developed worldwide. In the manuscript, we review the implantable middle ear hearing devices currently in use, such as the Vibrant Soundbridge system (Med-El Corporation), the MAXUM system (Ototronix LLC), the fourth-generation of Carina prosthesis (Otologics LLC), and the Esteem device. Implantable hearing aids will unquestionably be the major drivers of advancement in otologic practice in early future, improving the quality of life of an increasingly aged population, which will consequently require increased levels of hearing support.
