FAQ's, Topics, and Resources

JOHN LI, M.D.
OTOLOGY NEUROTOLOGY RESOURCES

210 Jupiter Lakes Blvd #5105
Jupiter, FL 33458

Phone: (561)-748-4445
Fax: (561)-748-4449
Email: Dr-Li@Dr-Li.net

Surgery FAQ's, Topics, and Resources

Disclaimer: "Accurate and complete medical advice can only be provided when a physician has an opportunity to obtain complete information about his or her patient. In the absence of direct physician-patient contact, any advice regarding diagnosis, therapy or prognosis, should be regarded as general in nature, and not specific to any particular patient."

What is Otology / Neurotology?

Otology / Neurotology is the field of medicine dedicated to the study of the ear and related nerve structures. Otologists and Neurotologists are doctors who treat hearing disorders, balance disorders, facial nerve disorders and tumors that occur near the ear.

What are the latest advanced developments in Otology?

		The Envoy Esteem Totally Implantable Hearing Device is one of the most advanced breakthroughs in implantable hearing technology. Please visit the dedicated page for more info.
		The Canalith Repositioning Procedure -- see diagrams or a video on how it's done -- see Mastoid Oscillator system.
		The Multiaxial Positioning Device
		The Posterior Canal Occlusion for treatment of BPPV which fails Standard Canalith repositioning maneuvers.
		Steroid or Streptomycin Perfusion of the inner ear
		Oto-endoscopy
		Electrical Stimulation for tinnitus control and possibly even Meniere's
		Lasers in Otology
		Vestibular Rehabilitation
		Facial nerve monitoring
		Cochlear implants
		Computer Image Stereotactically Guided Surgery: We now use 3-D tracking devices during surgery to help us navigate to areas hidden under bone much like we use a GPS to navigate to a hidden underwater reef