ArticleHNO2023
Individual computer-assisted 3D planning for placement of auricular prosthesis anchors in combination with an implantable transcutaneous bone conduction hearing device in patients with aural atresia.
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- Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Ear and Temporal Region: Structural and Functional Considerations Including Hearing Rehabilitation-A Narrative Review.Audiology research · 2026Review
- Precise bonebridge implantation in challenging cases: a novel approach using virtual planning and electromagnetic navigation.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
- Long-term follow-up of Bonebridge BCI 601 implantation in microtia patients with aural atresia: Acoustic and subjective benefits.Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA · 2024Article
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- Multicentric study on surgical information and early safety and performance results with the Bonebridge BCI 602: an active transcutaneous bone conduction hearing implant.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2023Review
- Evaluating temporal bone column density for optimized bone conduction implant placement.Frontiers in surgery · 2023Article
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8 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundThe simultaneous implantation of the Bonebridge (MED-EL, Innsbruck, Austria), a semi-implantable active transcutaneous bone conduction hearing device and anchors for auricular prostheses can be challenging as both implants contain magnets and compete for the narrow space in the designated implantation area. MATERIAL AND
methodsA preoperative planning tool (virtual surgery) was used with individual 3D computer models of the skull and implants for finding optimal implant positions for both the floating mass transducer (FMT) and the anchors for the auricular prosthesis. The interaction between the magnetic prosthesis anchors and the FMT was measured by means of static magnetic forces. A retrospective data analysis was conducted to evaluate the surgical and audiological outcome.
resultsBetween 2014 and 2021, a 3D planning of a simultaneous implantation of the Bonebridge with auricular prosthesis anchors was conducted on 6 ears of 5 patients (3 males, 2 females; age range 17-56 years). The individual preoperative planning was considered very useful for the optimal placement of bone anchors in combination with the Bonebridge. Audiological data showed a clear benefit for hearing 3 months and > 11 months after implantation. No adverse interactions between the magnetic prosthesis anchors and the FMT were observed. In two patients, revision surgery was carried out due to skin inflammation or wound healing problems. No long-term complications were observed 3-5 years after surgery.
conclusionPreoperative 3D planning represents a clear benefit for the simultaneous audiological and esthetic rehabilitation using the Bonebridge and anchors for auricular prostheses.
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