Chloe Swords
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4
Total Citations
50
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About
Chloe Swords is a biomedical engineer whose research lies at the intersection of cochlear implant surgery and robotic assistance. Her work focuses on understanding how the geometry of the inner ear—specifically the scala tympani—affects surgical outcomes. In her most cited paper, "Cochlear Size Assessment Predicts Scala Tympani Volume and Electrode Insertion Force" (23 citations), she demonstrated that micro-CT imaging can predict both the volume of the scala tympani and the forces required for electrode insertion, a critical factor in reducing mechanical trauma during implantation. Her follow-up study, "Impact of Scala Tympani Geometry on Insertion Forces during Implantation" (18 citations), further quantified how anatomical variability between patients directly influences the risk of residual hearing loss. Swords also contributed to the development of novel surgical tools, co-authoring a pre-clinical evaluation of a robotic system for transoral surgery. Her work has significant implications for personalized surgical planning, aiming to preserve natural hearing in cochlear implant recipients. With a growing citation record and a focus on translating anatomical data into safer, robot-assisted procedures, Swords is an emerging leader in otologic biomechanics.
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- 2Impact of Scala Tympani Geometry on Insertion Forces during Implantation18 citations · 2022
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