The Inner Ear Curing The inner Ear

Disorders of the inner ear affect two extremely sensitive structures: the cochlea, which transforms sound vibrations into electrical signals for transmission to the brain along the auditory nerve; and the labyrinth, which controls balance. If either of these structures is damaged, repair is impossible, because they are far too delicate for surgery. One result is often sensorineural hearing loss, which is caused by damage to either the cochlea or the auditory nerve. This type of hearing loss is usually permanent, because it can seldom be treated or cured.