Exploring Mechanisms Underlying Unexplained Air-Bone Gaps Post-Myringoplasty: Temporal Bone Model and Finite Element Analysis.

Jie WangXingmei WeiYing ZhangTakuji KoikeSinyoung LeeYongxin LiFei Zhao

Published in: Ear, nose, & throat journal (2022)

The material properties and the anatomical shape of the repaired TM could influence the TM's modal motion and wave motion. Except for appearance and shape current clinical instruments are unable to resolve factors that affect TM motion. Consequently the ABG seen post-myringoplasty remains unexplained.

Keyphrases

finite element analysis
bone mineral density
high speed
soft tissue
bone loss
bone regeneration
postmenopausal women