ReviewAudiology research2021
Cartilage Conduction Hearing and Its Clinical Application.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- The Effect of Gel Application on the Transducer in Cartilage Conduction Hearing Aids: A Case Series Study.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2025Article
- Cartilage's Contribution in Otology: A Comprehensive Review of Its Role in Ear Surgery.Cureus · 2023Review
- A Systematic Review of the Audiological Efficacy of Cartilage Conduction Hearing Aids and the Factors Influencing Their Clinical Application.Audiology research · 2023Review
- Comparative Analysis of Cartilage Conduction Hearing Aid Users and Non-Users: An Investigative Study.Audiology research · 2023Article
- Cartilage Conduction Hearing Aids in Clinical Practice.Audiology research · 2023Review
- Bone and Cartilage Conduction.Audiology research · 2022Article
- Effect of transducer placements on thresholds in ears with an abnormal ear canal and severe conductive hearing loss.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2021Article
- Clinical Trial for Cartilage Conduction Hearing Aid in Indonesia.Audiology research · 2021Article
- Vibrational and Acoustical Characteristics of Ear Pinna Simulators That Differ in Hardness.Audiology research · 2021Article
- Benefits of Cartilage Conduction Hearing Aids for Speech Perception in Unilateral Aural Atresia.Audiology research · 2021Article
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Cartilage conduction (CC) is a form of conduction that allows a relatively loud sound to be audible when a transducer is placed on the aural cartilage. The CC transmission mechanism has gradually been elucidated, allowing for the development of CC hearing aids (CC-HAs), which are clinically available in Japan. However, CC is still not fully understood. This review summarizes previous CC reports to facilitate its understanding. Concerning the transmission mechanism, the sound pressure level in the ear canal was found to increase when the transducer was attached to the aural cartilage, compared to an unattached condition. Further, inserting an earplug and injecting water into the ear canal shifted the CC threshold, indicating the considerable influence of cartilage-air conduction on the transmission. In CC, the aural cartilage resembles the movable plate of a vibration speaker. This unique transduction mechanism is responsible for the CC characteristics. In terms of clinical applications, CC-HAs are a good option for patients with aural atresia, despite inferior signal transmission compared to bone conduction in bony atretic ears. The advantages of CC, namely comfort, stable fixation, esthetics, and non-invasiveness, facilitate its clinical use.
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