[An unusual case: fracture of the handle of the malleus due to finger manipulation].

An isolated fracture of the handle of the malleus is a rare entity in otorhinolaryngology and manifests clinically as acute-onset unilateral hearing loss. Several factors may cause this injury, including acute barotraumatic pressure changes or traumatic events. Various therapeutic approaches such as tympanoplasty, autologous graft, or application of bone cement are discussed.

Safety and performance of the new med-el total ossicular replacement prostheses.

Purpose: This multicentric, retrospective study provides safety and performance data of the MED-EL total ossicular replacement prostheses (TORP).

Methods: Patients underwent tympanoplasty with mXACT Total Prosthesis Center, mXACT Total Prosthesis Offcenter or mXACT PRO Total Prosthesis. The clinical data were retrospectively analyzed.

Effects of Musical Training in Music Therapy Following Cochlear Implantation-A Case Report.

The most prevalent sensory impairment impacting the elderly is age-related hearing loss (HL), which affects around 65% of individuals over the age of 60 years. This bilateral, symmetrical sensorineural impairment profoundly affects auditory perception, speech discrimination, and the overall understanding of auditory signals. Influenced by diverse factors, age-related HL can substantially influence an individual's quality of life and mental health and can lead to depression.

Effects of Auditory Training on Speech Recognition in Children with Single-Sided Deafness and Cochlea Implants Using a Direct Streaming Device: A Pilot Study.

Treating individuals with single-sided deafness (SSD) with a cochlear implant (CI) offers significant benefits for speech perception in complex spatial listening environments. After implantation, training without involvement of the normal-hearing ear is essential. Therefore, the AudioLink streaming device (MED-EL GmbH, Austria) can be used to connect the externally worn audio processor to media devices; thus, the auditory stimuli are directly streamed to the implanted ear.