Labyrinthitis
Dr. Brodie has a subspecialty practice in otology and neurotology.
His clinical focus is in hearing loss and various diseases affecting the
middle and inner ears. Together with Dr. Karen Doyle, he works with a
team of Audiologists, Speech Pathologists, and Physical Therapists to
provide comprehensive programs in cochlear implantation and in the
treatment of vestibular disorders.
Research Focus
Dr. Brodie is engaged in research related to understanding the
underlying mechanisms of a disease called labyrinthitis ossificans.
Labyrinthitis ossificans is a disease process in which new bone forms in
the inner ear following diseases such as meningitis, skull fractures,
and various inflammatory diseases. The significance of this research
involves future cochlear implantation. If a child is deafened by
meningitis and the cochlea fills with new bone, insertion of a cochlear
implant is hindered. Understanding the mechanisms of bone deposition
will hopefully allow for inhibition of the process and thereby maintain a
patent cochlea.
Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis
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