Acoustic Neuroma Rehabilitation

Acoustic Neuroma Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation for patients with acoustic neuromas, also called vestibular schwannomas, typically uses therapies to reduce issues caused by the tumor. This may include therapies to:

• Reduce vertigo, dizziness and balance, facial paralysis and weakness
• Improve facial weakness
• Restore hearing

Types of rehabilitation you may get include:

• Auditory osseointegrated implants (BAHA)
• Balance retraining
• Botulinum toxin injections
• Cochlear implants
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Robotic Assisted Cochlear Implants

There are specialized devices that can help after hearing loss including:

• Cochlear implants
• Auditory brainstem implants
• Bone-anchored hearing devices
• Hearing aids