Nanomechanical mapping reveals localized stiffening of the basilar membrane after cochlear implantation.

In conclusion, stiffening of the BM after cochlear implantation occurs over time, even at sites far apical to a cochlear implant.
PMID: 31786442 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Hearing Research - November 15, 2019 Category: Audiology Authors: Choong JK, Hampson AJ, Brody KM, Lo J, Bester CW, Gummer AW, Reynolds NP, O'Leary SJ Tags: Hear Res Source Type: research