Stapes piston insertion depth and clinical correlations.

The insertion of the stapes piston within the vestibule provides the physical basis for a successful stapedotomy. An insertion depth of 0.5 mm is recommended to avoid the dislocation of the stapes prosthesis (e.

[Musical abilities in children with an auditory processing disorder].

 Difficulties in solving musical tasks are observed in clinical practice in children with an auditory processing disorder (APD). There is a paucity of research on musical ability in children with an APD.  To assess musical skills we had 15 children aged 6-11 years with the diagnosis of APD perform a test, and compared them to a control group of 15 children.