Dr. Bruce Gantz - The Utility of Hybrid Hearing Aids
Dr. Bruce Gantz is a Professor of Otolaryngology and the Head of the Head and Neck Surgery Department at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He's been practicing audiology for over 40 years, recently stepping down as the Chairman of the department. Dr. Gantz is one of the world's top cochlear implant surgeons and is a leader in the cochlear implantation space.
In this episode…
To the general public, hearing aids and cochlear implants are the extent of their hearing technology knowledge. What fewer people are aware of are the complex differences between various styles, models, and brands. These can create massive advantages in hearing treatment that other options may fail to produce.
Hybrid implants are a lesser-known variant that utilizes both acoustic hearing and electronics to help people hear. The combination has proven results but it has yet to break through in the mainstream consciousness. So what should you be aware of about the technology?
In this episode of the ListenUp! Podcast, Dr. Mark Syms talks with Dr. Bruce Gantz, Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Iowa, to discuss hybrid hearing implants. They break down the studies performed on the subject, using robotics for better implantation, and the limitations of fully-electronic models. They also touch on what the future might hold for hearing treatment and technology.