Design of a resilient ring for middle ear's chamber stapes prosthesis. Issue 15 (18th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kiryk, Emilia Anna; Kamieniecki, Konrad; Kwacz, Monika
• Is Part Of: Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering. Volume 21:Issue 15(2018)
• Page Start: 771
• Page End: 779
• Publication Date: 2018-11-18
• Subjects: Stapes prosthesis -- computer aided design (CAD) -- FE simulation -- otosclerosis -- stapedotomy -- middle ear surgery; Biomechanics -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Biomedical engineering -- Periodicals; Biomechanics -- Periodicals; Biomedical Engineering -- methods -- Periodicals; Computing Methodologies -- Periodicals; 612.7
• DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2018.1519070
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1025-5842

Abstract

Abstract: This paper presents the process of designing a new elastic element replacing a membrane in the chamber stapes prosthesis (ChSP). The results of the study are volume displacement characteristics obtained for the prosthesis and physiological stapes. Simulation tests on a 3D CAD model have confirmed that a properly designed ring can stimulate perilymph with the same or greater efficacy as the physiological stapes footplate placed on the elastic annular ligament. The ChSP with a new elastic element creates a good chance of improving hearing in patients suffering from otosclerosis.