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Beyond Hearing: Exploring Candidacy Through Cases

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1.  Which of the following audiologic criteria is commonly assessed to determine candidacy for Ponto implantation? Tympanometry Pure tone bone conduction thresholds Aided speech recognition Pure tone air conduction thresholds

2.  What is the benefit of bilateral Ponto implantation? Improved localization/lateralization Improved speech recognition in noise Reduction of the head shadow effect All of the above

3.  For adults, to be a candidate for a minimally invasive Ponto surgery (MIPS) what is the ideal bone and skin thickness? >3mm bone thickness;>12mm skin thickness >4mm bone thickness; ≤12mm skin thickness >3mm bone thickness; ≤12mm skin thickness >4mm bone thickness;>12mm skin thickness

4.  What is the benefit of a minimally invasive surgical technique like MIPS and MONO? No sutures are need Operating setting flexibility Reduced likelihood of skin related complications All of the above are benefits

5.  What is an example of a scenario where a surgeon would consider placing a sleeper implant? When using a linear incision A bilateral MIPS case In a patient with thin, radiated bone In an adult MONO procedure