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ArticleFrontiers in neurology2024

First clinical implementation of insertion force measurement in cochlear implantation surgery.

Thomas S Rau, Georg Böttcher-Rebmann, Viktor Schell, Jakob Cramer, Eralp Artukarslan, Claas Baier, Thomas Lenarz, Rolf Salcher

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Article in Frontiers in neurology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Cochlear integrity and scalar translocation assessment after cochlear implantation based on three-dimensional anatomical reconstructions.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 · 2026
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Thomas S Rau *Department of Otolaryngology and Cluster of Excellence EXC 2177/1 "Hearing4all", Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Georg Böttcher-Rebmann *Department of Otolaryngology and Cluster of Excellence EXC 2177/1 "Hearing4all", Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Viktor SchellDepartment of Otolaryngology and Cluster of Excellence EXC 2177/1 "Hearing4all", Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Jakob CramerDepartment of Otolaryngology and Cluster of Excellence EXC 2177/1 "Hearing4all", Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Eralp ArtukarslanDepartment of Otolaryngology and Cluster of Excellence EXC 2177/1 "Hearing4all", Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Claas BaierInstitute for Medical Microbiology and Hospital Epidemiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Thomas LenarzDepartment of Otolaryngology and Cluster of Excellence EXC 2177/1 "Hearing4all", Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Rolf SalcherDepartment of Otolaryngology and Cluster of Excellence EXC 2177/1 "Hearing4all", Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: The significance of atraumatic electrode array (EA) insertion in cochlear implant (CI) surgery is widely acknowledged, with consensus that forces due to EA insertion are directly correlated with insertion trauma. Unfortunately, the manual perception of these forces through haptic feedback is inherently limited, and techniques for Methods: This paper describes the tool and its pioneering application in a clinical setting and reports initial findings from an ongoing clinical study. Data and experiences from five patients have been evaluated so far, including force profiles of four patients. Results: The initial intraoperative experiences are promising, with successful integration into the conventional workflow. Feasibility of Conclusion: We hypothesize that this novel method holds the potential to assist surgeons in monitoring the insertion forces and, thus, minimizing insertion trauma and ensuring better preservation of residual hearing. Future data recording with this tool can form the basis of ongoing research into the causes of insertion trauma, paving the way for new and improved prevention strategies.

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cochlear implantforce measurementforce monitoringhearing preservationinsertion forcesinsertion traumareal-time monitoring

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PMCPMC11070539

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