In article <5qeta7$2it$2 at nnrp1.snfc21.pbi.net> gsimon at pacbell.net (Gregory Simon) writes:
>I have an interesting case and I wondered what thoughts may be out there re:
>my patient. I have fit a three year old with binaural BTE's for a maximum
>conductive loss. Both ears have some physical anomalies which have made the
>earmold situation difficult. This child will have surgery to re-construct his
>outer and middle ears within the next five years. I am wondering if anyone
>has any thoughts on use of Bone Conduction aids versus BTE's
>Ellen Simon
>gsimon at pacbell.net
>Gregory Simon
>gsimon at pacbell.net
The only cases where I have fit a BC aid is if there is a completely atretic
ear canal, and no place to channel sound from the hearing aid. Otherwise I
try to get real creative with earmold fittings. BC aids are so bulky and when
one breaks, they seem to be in repair forever - if you can, I'd try to stick
with BTEs. Just my personal preference!
Lois Barin
Pediatric Audiologist
