Publications by authors named "Helen Lagerkvist"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to determine the minimum bone thickness in the skull areas relevant for fitting a new bone conduction device in both adults and children without any known anatomical issues.
- Researchers analyzed CT scans from 197 individuals (132 adults and 65 children), measuring bone thickness at specific points for device placement, and found that adults had an average thickness of 5.55 mm while children averaged 4.34 mm, with thickness increasing with age in children.
- The results showed that the device could be successfully implanted in nearly all adult and many children's skulls from age 5, suggesting that the new device is a viable option for these demographics.
Background: Bone-anchored hearing systems (BAHSs) are widely used for hearing rehabilitation and are indicated in cases of conductive and mixed hearing loss and in single-sided deafness. The Ponto system, that is one available option, has been on the market since 2009.
Objective Of Review: The aim of this study is to systematically review the literature reporting on the Ponto system, with regard to audiological and surgical outcomes and patient's quality-of-life scores.