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Feasibility and Outcomes of an Active Osseointegrated Bone Conduction Implant in Children as Young as 5 Years of Age.

Sharon L CushingSamantha GohAlexander TrebleBlake C PapsinKaren A Gordon
Published in: Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology (2024)
Implantation of active osseointegrated bone conduction devices is feasible in children as young as 5 years and demonstrates low rates of complication. Further miniaturization may allow even earlier safe intervention.
Keyphrases
  • soft tissue
  • young adults
  • bone mineral density
  • randomized controlled trial
  • middle aged
  • bone regeneration
  • type diabetes
  • postmenopausal women
  • adipose tissue
  • body composition