BACKGROUND There is a clear need for a prosthesis that improves postural stability in the balance impaired. Such a device would be used as a temporary aid during recovery from ablative inner-ear surgery, a postural monitor during rehabilitation (for example, hip surgery), and as a permanent prosthesis for those elderly prone to falls. METHOD OF APPROACH Recently developed, small instruments h...

Spontaneous herniation of the temporomandibular joint along a bony defect in external auditory canal is an uncommon condition that may lead to otologic symptoms. A 43-year-old gentleman presented with otalgia and soft tissue lesion, which flattens upon opening jaw. Computed tomography scan temporal region confirmed presence lesion herniated through wall defect. This should be included different...

Relationship between Otologic Symptoms, Headache, Depression and Temporomandibular Disorders Rahena Akhter*, Nur Mohammad Monsur Hassan, Manabu Morita, and David Wilson 1*School of Dentistry and Health Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Australia 2School of Dentistry and Health Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Australia 3Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ok...

Pulsatile tinnitus is an uncommon otologic symptom, which often presents a diagnostic and management dilemma to the otolaryngologist. This symptom always deserves a thorough evaluation to avoid disastrous consequences from potentially life-threatening associated pathology. In most pulsatile tinnitus patients a treatable underlying etiology can be identified.

Abstract Purpose of Review To review the role imaging in otosclerosis with an emphasis on pre- and post-operative evaluation. Recent Findings Pre-operative CT can help define extent bone involvement may avoid surgical complications due to variant anatomy or unsuspected alternative causes conductive hearing loss. In patients recurrent loss after surgery, clarify prosthesis position re-assess ana...