title: Bone anchored hearing aids in children.
abstract: Bone-anchored hearing devices have evolved over recent years. This article provides an overview of the device history, indications, evolution of surgical technique, evidence for benefit and focuses on the challenges that are faced in the pediatric population.
authors.affiliation: Department of ENT, Salford Royal Hospital, Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: Jayesh
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Doshi
authors.forename: Ann-Louise
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: McDermott
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006310:Hearing Aids; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods*
keywords: bone anchored hearing device; hearing aid; osseointegration; pediatric; rehabilitation