Otology and Neurotology Division, Otolaryngology Department, UAMS

Procedures

Auditory Evaluations
- Electrocochleographgy
- Auditory Brain Stem Response
- Otoacoustic Emissions
Vestibular Evaluations
- Infrared Electronystagmogram
- Computerized Dynamic Posturography
- Rotary Chair (This chair has the capability of performing off axis rotation and is one of a few in the world.)
Hearing Rehabilitation
- Hearing Aid
- Surgical Correction of Hearing Loss
  - Stapedotomy
  - Cochlear Implant--View videos for more information. (Requires a media player. See Windows Media Player, QuickTime or RealPlayer for free downloads.)
    - Overview
    - What Does It Look Like?
    - How Does It Work?
      (Videos courtesy of Cochlear Ltd)
  - Ossicular Reconstruction
  - BAHA Bone Anchored Hearing Aids
Treatment for Vertigo or Balance Disorders
- Meniere’s Treatments
  - Meniett Device (Pressure treatment of the inner ear)
  - Endolymphatic Sac Surgery
  - Intratympanic Gentamicin
  - Vestibular Nerve Section
  - Labyrinthectomy
- Canalith Repositioning for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) (Vertigo corrected in one visit in 90% of patients.
  
  A multidisciplinary approach is provided for patients suffering from this debilitating condition. Audiology, vestibular rehabilitation, and neurotology support are provided as well as ancillary support from internal medicine and neurology).
- Meniere's Disease

Department of Otolaryngology Divisions