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Very Early Loading of a Bone-Anchored Hearing System Is Safe.

Marie Louise Møller¹, Søren Foghsgaard², Dan Dupont Hougaard

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.

Otology & Neurotology : Official Publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [And] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology

|May 1, 2024

Summary

Early loading of sound processors for bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHA) is safe and feasible within 1-2 weeks post-implantation. This approach demonstrates good implant stability and minimal adverse effects in patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery.

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Biomedical Engineering
Audiology

Background:

Bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHA) offer solutions for hearing loss.
Traditional BAHA protocols involve a delayed sound processor loading period.
Optimizing the loading time can potentially improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the feasibility of early sound processor loading for BAHA implants.
To evaluate implant stability and postoperative complications with early loading.
To determine the safety of loading BAHA devices 1-2 weeks after surgery.

Main Methods:

Prospective, nonrandomized, multicenter clinical trial involving 60 adult patients.
Minimally invasive surgery with tissue preservation for implant placement.
Implant stability quotient (ISQ) measured via resonance frequency analysis; Holger's classification for skin reactions.

Main Results:

Average loading times were 11.6 days for Ponto Wide and 9.7 days for Ponto BHX implants.
Significant increase in implant stability observed over 12 months for both implants.
Minimal skin/soft tissue reactions reported; 85-86% of patients experienced none.

Conclusions:

Very early loading of sound processors after percutaneous BAHA surgery is safe.
Loading BAHA devices 1-2 weeks postoperatively is feasible.
This early loading protocol supports improved patient rehabilitation timelines.