Prospective study evaluates bone conduction implant effectiveness in patients with single-sided deafness, suggesting a viable alternative to cochlear implants.
Key Points
The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Bonebridge bone conduction device in patients with single-sided deafness who are ineligible for cochlear implantation.
Included 52 patients aged 8 to 58 with diagnosed single-sided deafness.
Bonebridge implantation surgery was performed, with pre-operative CT scans of the temporal bone.
Speech understanding assessed using three Matrix tests and the APHAB questionnaire.
Surgery was successful in all patients, with no major complications.
Significant improvements in Matrix test results and reductions in hearing difficulties were observed post-surgery.
73% of patients expressed that they would choose Bonebridge implantation again.