Influence of Backside Loading on the Floating Mass Transducer: an in vitro experimental study

ConclusionThe coupling on the back side of an FMT distinctly affects its vibration range. In this regard, the RWSC and silicone of 40A Shore hardness yield the least impairment of vibration. Thus, the RWSC may be a feasible option in round window vibroplasty when additionally connected to the FMT opposite from the round window membrane.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Clinical Otolaryngology - October 20, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Antoniu ‐Oreste Gostian, Martin Sylvester Otte, David Pazen, Magdalene Ortmann, David Schwarz, Karl Bernd Hüttenbrink, Dirk Beutner Tags: Original Article Source Type: research