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Subject: Re: nerve regeneration
Forum: The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum
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Posted by CCF Neurology MD on July 11, 1997 at 10:04:07:
In Reply to: nerve regeneration posted by Jonathan Kraut on July 03, 1997 at 00:16:03:
: Is it possible to regenerate nerves that have died within the ear that lead to hearing loss? I have had this problem called neural hearing loss for the past 12 years and wanted to know if any advancements had been made in this field of research.
=Mr. Kraut, From your description I am assuming that either the cochlea or
cochlear nerve has degenerated. The cochlear nerve transmit signals
from the cochlea (which converts sound into electrical impulses) to the
cochlear nucleus (first of a series of structures which transmits the
electrical signals to the cerebral cortex which turns them into patterns
we understand[e.g.speech]). Once the cochlear nerve cell bodies have died, there
there is no process by which the body can regenerate new nerves. However, if your
problem involves only the cochlea, we now have the ability to perform
cochlear implants for people with certain types of hearing loss. If you are one
of these people and wish more information on cochlear implants, I would recommend
you call The Department of Otology and Neuro-otology at 216-444-6689.
"This information is provided for general medical education purpose only.
Please contact your physician for diagnostic and treatment options of your specific
medical condition."
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