The risk of insertion trauma in cochlear implantation is determined by the interplay between
individual cochlear anatomy and electrode insertion mechanics. Whereas patient anatomy …

Electrode array insertion into the inner ear is a critical step in cochlear implantation, and
artificial scala tympani models can be a valuable tool for studying the dynamics of this …

Background Recent publications suggest that both atraumatic electrode insertion and
electrode location within the scala tympani can affect auditory performance after CI …

The choice of a cochlear implant electrode carrier for the individual patient is influenced by
cochlear size, as this parameter has an impact on the risk of scala dislocations. Therefore …

Background Previous investigations in scala tympani dimensions have used microcomputed
tomography or casting modalities, which cannot be correlated directly with microanatomy …

Purpose As a substantial part of our concept of a minimally invasive cochlear implant (CI)
surgery, we developed an automated insertion tool. Studies on an artificial scala tympani …

Objectives The aim of this study is to improve our understanding of the mechanics involved
in the insertion of lateral wall cochlear implant electrode arrays. Design A series of 30 …

In this work a surgical simulator is produced which enables a training otologist to conduct a
virtual, real-time prosthetic insertion. The simulator provides the Ear, Nose and Throat …

Experiments with scala-tympani (ST) phantoms are used to evaluate new electrode arrays
and cochlear-implant insertion techniques. To date, phantoms have not accounted for …

Background During cochlear implantation through a cochleostomy or round window
approach, the angle or vector of insertion after the first entry point seems to be related to …