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A microtia ear may just seem like an ear that looks different, but there’s actually a congenital condition behind it that can affect both hearing and quality of life. Sometimes microtia means having a tiny or unusually shaped ear; in other cases, it means being born with little to no external ear at all. But what exactly causes microtia, how is it diagnosed, and what treatments are available for people with no ears or underdeveloped ears?

Meet David, a 33-year-old from Australia who was born with unilateral microtia and has found a hearing solution for his single-sided hearing loss. Today, David can enjoy stereo sound in conversations and everyday life. Find out here what solution he recommends for hearing loss due to unilateral microtia.

Isabella from Denmark was born with hearing loss because of microtia and atresia. This year, the cheerful little girl started school with her bilateral BONEBRIDGE implants and SAMBA 2 audio processors. Today, Isabella’s mother Maria shares her daughter’s hearing journey and explains why she was determined to get a MED-EL bone conduction implant for her daughter.

In the North-West of Argentina, there’s a tiny, remote province called Jujuy. It’s set against dramatic red mountains and known for its picturesque Quechuan villages. But there’s something else that makes it stand out: Jujuy’s inhabitants are more likely to have microtia than anywhere else in the world. And one ENT doctor is determined to

Hi! My name is Ross, I am 55 years old and live in Saskatoon, Canada. I am married and have four sons. I work for the federal government of Canada where I conduct research on insects associated with agricultural ecosystems. I am an active person and do various sports. I love to spend time with