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The auditory ossicles of the middle ear transmit sounds from the air as vibrations to the fluid-filled cochlea. The auditory ossicles consist of two malleus (hammer) bones, two incus (anvil) bones, and two stapes (stirrups), one on each side. These bones develop during the fetal stage and are the ones to ossify first. They are fully mature at birth and do not grow afterward.
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Bone-anchored devices in single-sided deafness.

C M Stewart, J H Clark, J K Niparko

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    Bone-anchored hearing aids (Baha) offer significant audiological improvements for individuals with single-sided deafness (SSD). Despite varying objective gains, most patients report enhanced quality of life and recommend the Baha device.

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    Area of Science:

    • Audiology
    • Otorhinolaryngology
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Single-sided deafness (SSD) presents audiological challenges, particularly in noisy environments or with sound localization.
    • Traditional management often overlooks SSD due to the assumption of compensation by the unaffected ear.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review current literature on the efficacy of bone-anchored devices (Baha) for managing single-sided deafness.
    • To assess the impact of Baha on audiological metrics and quality of life in SSD patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of recent publications on Baha for SSD.
    • Analysis of objective and subjective audiologic improvements.
    • Evaluation of the Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit (APHAB) scores.

    Main Results:

    • Baha demonstrated consistent objective and subjective audiologic improvements in SSD patients compared to unaided conditions.
    • APHAB scores indicated benefits in communication ease, reverberation, and background noise, but not typically in sound aversiveness.
    • A majority of patients reported improved quality of life and would recommend Baha, even with minimal objective or subjective gains.

    Conclusions:

    • Bone-anchored devices (Baha) are a viable management option for single-sided deafness (SSD), offering significant patient-reported benefits.
    • Future research should specify Baha processor types and hearing loss etiology for more accurate data.
    • Despite technological advancements, the positive impact of Baha on SSD patient quality of life is consistently reported.