Fully implantable ossicular stimulator

Significant hearing loss among Americans is usually rehabilitated with the use of conventional hearing aids. Hearing aids have evolved significantly and become advanced over time. Although more advanced and beneficial they do not enjoy universal acceptance in the hearing impaired population. Implantable hearing systems have been developed to overcome the limitations of traditional hearing aids and provide the user with extra benefits. The fully implantable ossicular stimulator is one system currently under clinical investigation. The implantation technique of this device is presented as a new approach to the rehabilitation of patients with sensorineural hearing loss.