Complications of<unk>  systems can be considered as either related to the<unk>  (hard tissue) or the soft tissue. *<unk>  * Failure of osseointegration * Chronic infection * Trauma * Soft tissue * Irritation of the skin surrounding the implant * Skin flap necrosis (death of the skin flap, e.g. due to interrupted blood supply) * Overgrowth of skin over the device * Wound dehiscence (splitting apart of the wound) * Bleeding or hematoma formation * Persistent pain Soft-tissue complications are much more common, and most are managed with topical treatments. Children are more likely to suffer both kinds of complications than adults. Sometimes, a second surgical procedure is required. Complications are less likely with good wound hygiene. Other drawbacks of<unk>  include accidental or spontaneous loss of the<unk>  implant, and patient refusal for treatment due to stigma.
Bone-anchored hearing aid
Middle ear implant
Craniofacial prosthesis
Cochlear implant
Tinnitus retraining therapy
Vibroacoustic therapy
Totally implantable cochlear implant
Audio therapy