The Longitudinal Impact of Radiotherapy on Osseointegrated Hearing Aid Outcomes and Complications.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the impact of radiotherapy on osseointegrated hearing aids (OIHA) complications.

Methods

Retrospective review of percutaneous OIHA performed from 2006 to 2021 at an academic institution. Implant and abutment-related complications were evaluated and stratified by radiation parameters. Main outcome measures were abutment, implant, and major complications assessed using the modified Holgers and IPS grading scales.

Results

Total of 190 OIHA were included; 124 (65%) were placed in bones that previously or subsequently received radiation. Total of 84 (44%) OIHA experienced at least one complication at mean 43.3 months. Radiation cohort had greater rates of having any complication (p = 0.032), major complication (p = 0.014), implant complication (p = 0.

SUBMITTER: Lovin BD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12706542 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature