STUDIES ON BONE CONDUCTION AUDIOMETRY

Masked high-frequency bone-conduction audiometry: test reliability.

The present study examines the reliability of masked high-frequency bone-conduction threshold measurements in 95 normal-hearing subjects. High-frequency pure-tone air-and bone-conduction thresholds were measured with a dedicated laboratory high-frequency auditory evaluation system using matched, modified Koss Pro/4X Plus earphones, and the Pracitronic KH 70/5 bone vibrator. A 400-Hz wide band m...

[Studies on startle response audiometry].

Validity of diagnostic computer-based air and forehead bone conduction audiometry.

Computer-based audiometry allows for novel applications, including remote testing and automation, that may improve the accessibility and efficiency of hearing assessment in various clinical and occupational health settings. This study describes the validity of computer-based, diagnostic air and forehead bone conduction audiometry when compared wtih conventional industry standard audiometry in a...

Bonebridge Bone Conduction Implant

In this issue, we have an interesting review article by Dr. Mario Zernotti and his team in Cordoba on the Bonebridge bone conduction implant. Bone conduction implants are indicated for patients with conductive, mixed, or unilateral hearing loss. The transcutaneous technology employed avoids common complications such as cutaneous reactions, skin covering the abutment, local infection, or extrusi...

Nerve conduction studies.

This article forms part of our 'Tests and results' series for 2011 which aims to provide information about common tests that general practitioners order regularly. It considers areas such as indications, what to tell the patient, what the test can and cannot tell you, and interpretation of results.