An Essential Guide to Hearing and Balance Disorders consolidates
the most significant clinical aspects of hearing and balance
disorders, ranging from cause and diagnosis to treatment and cure.
Experts in various subspecialties of this extensive topic introduce
readers to the most sophisticated and state of the art methods of
diagnosis and treatment. Each chapter expands on a specific topic
area along the continuum of how medical personnel diagnose hearing
and balance disorders, to how surgical implantation of the cochlea
and rehabilitation can remedy various conditions.
In concise format, the book begins with a case history and
follows with comprehensive descriptions of current knowledge
regarding fundamental causes of hearing loss and balance disorders,
as well as a thorough examination of objective assessment. The
latter half of the volume presents specialized treatment and
rehabilitative options for various disorders. The chapters in this
part cover special topics and conclude with pertinent case studies.
Unique areas of discussion in a text of this kind include:
- genetics of deafness
- pediatric hearing loss and hearing loss later in life
- business essentials in audiology private practice
- professional issues, such as ethics, methods of practice, and
conflicts of interest.
As its title implies, this book is critically important for all
students and professionals in hearing/balance related disciplines,
including audiology, otolaryngology, general medicine, and
rehabilitation oriented allied health care occupations.
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