Influence of backside loading on the floating mass transducer: An in vitro experimental study.
A-O GostianMartin Sylvester OtteD PazenM OrtmannDavid SchwarzK B HüttenbrinkD BeutnerPublished in: Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery (2017)
The coupling on the back side of an FMT distinctly affects its vibration range. In this regard, the RWSC and silicone of 40A Shore hardness yield the least impairment of vibration. Thus, the RWSC may be a feasible option in round window vibroplasty when additionally connected to the FMT opposite from the round window membrane.