Neurotology is the study and practice of medical and surgical disorders that involve the ear, adjacent brain, and the nerve connections within this region (known as the lateral skull base). In addition to all disorders of hearing and balance, Neurotologists also treat disorders of the facial nerve, tumors of the inner ear and skull base, and abnormal connections between the brain and temporal bone. In actuality, the meanings of the terms [intlink id=”1348″ type=”post”]Otology[/intlink] and Neurotology overlap quite a bit. Nevertheless, a Neurotologist’s training provides the ability to treat disorders, ranging from simple to complex, that involve the area of the temporal bone and lateral skull base.
Join us for the Clarke Ice Cream Run!
This weekend Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute will participate in the Clarke Ice Cream Run. This 1 mile/5K race supports the Clarke School for Hearing and Speech, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children who are deaf or hard of hearing learn to listen and speak. Funds raised from the run go directly toward programs and…