Faisal Zawawi1, Sharon L Cushing2, Adrian L James3, Karen A Gordon4, Blake C Papsin2. 1. Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Canada; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: faisalzawawi@gmail.com. 2. Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Canada; Archie's Cochlear Implant Laboratory, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Canada; Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Canada. 3. Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Canada; Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Canada. 4. Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Canada; Archie's Cochlear Implant Laboratory, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Canada; Department of Communication Disorders, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Canada; Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Canada.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Electrode extrusion is an under-recognized complication of cochlear implants, especially in those with straight electrodes. METHODS: This paper describes in details the steps to perform proximal fixation of an electrode around the incus buttress using Ned's knot technique. Written and video illustration is included. CONCLUSIONS: Ned's Knot is an easy technique that can help diminish the extrusion rate of straight cochlear implants electrodes.
OBJECTIVES: Electrode extrusion is an under-recognized complication of cochlear implants, especially in those with straight electrodes. METHODS: This paper describes in details the steps to perform proximal fixation of an electrode around the incus buttress using Ned's knot technique. Written and video illustration is included. CONCLUSIONS: Ned's Knot is an easy technique that can help diminish the extrusion rate of straight cochlear implants electrodes.