In some people the bone of the superior semicircular canal of the inner ear disappears and the balance mechanism becomes in contact with the covering of the brain. This creates a third window in the inner ear. Normally we have two windows, the...
A New Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedure for Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence (SSCD)
Meniere’s disease cannot be cured, but the debilitating symptoms can be successfully treated. The main treatments for symptoms include medication, injections to the middle ear and a few non-invasive therapies. Meniere’s disease does not go away on...
Hyperacusis, experienced by approximately 7-15% of the population, occurs when the inner ear is hypersensitive. With Hyperacusis, normals sounds during everyday experiences bother the person a lot. Often times, the uncomfortable feeling felt causes...
Advantages of Minimally Invasive Ear Surgery
With the advancements in technology over the past 10 to 15 years, surgical procedures are becoming less harsh on the body, while giving patients a faster recovery time frame. Unlike in the past, these procedures are fast, effective, and offers many...