Ingmar Seiwerth1, Sebastian Plößl1,2, Michael Herzog1,3, Sebastian Schilde4, Florian Radetzki4,5, Steffen Krämer6, Torsten Rahne1, Stefan K Plontke7. 1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medicine Halle (Saale), Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany. 2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Martha-Maria Hospital Halle-Dölau, Halle (Saale), Germany. 3. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Carl Thiem Klinikum, Cottbus, Germany. 4. Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University Medicine Halle (Saale), Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany. 5. Department of Orthopedic und Trauma Surgery, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Klinikum Dessau, Dessau, Germany. 6. MASK-Anaplastologen GmbH, Leipzig, Germany. 7. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medicine Halle (Saale), Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany. stefan.plontke@uk-halle.de.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The simultaneous implantation of the Bonebridge (MED-EL, Innsbruck, Austria), a semi-implantable active transcutaneous bone conduction hearing device and anchors for auricular prostheses can be challenging as both implants contain magnets and compete for the narrow space in the designated implantation area. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A preoperative planning tool (virtual surgery) was used with individual 3D computer models of the skull and implants for finding optimal implant positions for both the floating mass transducer (FMT) and the anchors for the auricular prosthesis. The interaction between the magnetic prosthesis anchors and the FMT was measured by means of static magnetic forces. A retrospective data analysis was conducted to evaluate the surgical and audiological outcome. RESULTS: Between 2014 and 2021, a 3D planning of a simultaneous implantation of the Bonebridge with auricular prosthesis anchors was conducted on 6 ears of 5 patients (3 males, 2 females; age range 17-56 years). The individual preoperative planning was considered very useful for the optimal placement of bone anchors in combination with the Bonebridge. Audiological data showed a clear benefit for hearing 3 months and > 11 months after implantation. No adverse interactions between the magnetic prosthesis anchors and the FMT were observed. In two patients, revision surgery was carried out due to skin inflammation or wound healing problems. No long-term complications were observed 3-5 years after surgery. CONCLUSION: Preoperative 3D planning represents a clear benefit for the simultaneous audiological and esthetic rehabilitation using the Bonebridge and anchors for auricular prostheses.
BACKGROUND: The simultaneous implantation of the Bonebridge (MED-EL, Innsbruck, Austria), a semi-implantable active transcutaneous bone conduction hearing device and anchors for auricular prostheses can be challenging as both implants contain magnets and compete for the narrow space in the designated implantation area. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A preoperative planning tool (virtual surgery) was used with individual 3D computer models of the skull and implants for finding optimal implant positions for both the floating mass transducer (FMT) and the anchors for the auricular prosthesis. The interaction between the magnetic prosthesis anchors and the FMT was measured by means of static magnetic forces. A retrospective data analysis was conducted to evaluate the surgical and audiological outcome. RESULTS: Between 2014 and 2021, a 3D planning of a simultaneous implantation of the Bonebridge with auricular prosthesis anchors was conducted on 6 ears of 5 patients (3 males, 2 females; age range 17-56 years). The individual preoperative planning was considered very useful for the optimal placement of bone anchors in combination with the Bonebridge. Audiological data showed a clear benefit for hearing 3 months and > 11 months after implantation. No adverse interactions between the magnetic prosthesis anchors and the FMT were observed. In two patients, revision surgery was carried out due to skin inflammation or wound healing problems. No long-term complications were observed 3-5 years after surgery. CONCLUSION: Preoperative 3D planning represents a clear benefit for the simultaneous audiological and esthetic rehabilitation using the Bonebridge and anchors for auricular prostheses.