Can you grow a near eardrum to cure tinnitus?
December 31, 2009 1 Comment »
Ronald M asked:
I know you can use stem cells and what not to create new organs in a lab. I’ve even seen a rat with an ear growing on its back. My question – is it possible that you can grow a near eardrum that can be surgically implanted to replace the original? I am not sure how complicated an organ the eardrum is compared to hearts, livers, and what have you. It seems pretty sensitive… thoughts?
Phyllis
I know you can use stem cells and what not to create new organs in a lab. I’ve even seen a rat with an ear growing on its back. My question – is it possible that you can grow a near eardrum that can be surgically implanted to replace the original? I am not sure how complicated an organ the eardrum is compared to hearts, livers, and what have you. It seems pretty sensitive… thoughts?
Phyllis
Tags: Livers, Rat, Stem Cells
Posted on January 1st, 2010 at 6:19 am
Not yet.
Tinnitis originates from the INNER ear cochlear device and isn’t related to the drum.