The purpose of this technical note is to describe a modification of the traditional bone conduction hearing aid used for the treatment of hearing impairment associated with atresia, microtia, or auditory canal anomalies. This modified unit offers a viable alternative to patients wanting an alternative to the traditional model or an implantable bone conduction aid.
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