Abstract
There are challenges in understanding the biomechanics of the human middle ear, and established methods for studying this system show significant limitations. In this study, we evaluate a novel dynamic imaging technique based on synchrotron X-ray microtomography designed to assess the biomechanical properties of the human middle ear by comparing it to laser-Doppler vibrometry (LDV). We examined three fresh-frozen temporal bones (TB), two donated by white males and one by a Black female, using dynamic synchrotron-based X-ray microtomography for 256 and 512Hz, stimulated at 110dB and 120dB sound pressure level (SPL). In addition, we performed measurements on these TBs using 1D LDV, a well-established method. The normalized displacement values (µm/Pa) at the umbo and the posterior crus of the stapes are consistent or within 5-10dB differences between all LDV and dynamic microtomography measurements and previously reported literature references. In general, the overall behavior is similar between the two measurement techniques. In conclusion, our results demonstrate the suitability of dynamic synchrotron-based X-ray microtomography in studying the middle ear's biomechanics. However, this study shows that better standardization regarding acoustic stimulation and measurement points is needed to better compare the two measurement techniques.
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