Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	99500
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Category	Neurosciences
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Evaluating foot reflexology as a proposed treatment for sensorineural hearing loss: A critical review
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Carina McClean and Brandon Lucke-Wold
ORCID	Author(s) ORCID Number Carina McClean http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3215-121X Brandon Lucke-Wold http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6577-4080
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Corresponding Author	Brandon Lucke-Wold, MD, PhD, Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, 1505 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States. brandon.lucke-wold@neurosurgery.ufl.edu
Key Words	Sensorineural hearing loss; Reflexology; Congenital hearing loss; Alternative medicine; Audiology
Core Tip	Untreated sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in infants can lead to significant language delays, social-emotional difficulties, and academic challenges. While conventional treatments exist, alternative approaches like foot reflexology are gaining attention despite limited scientific evidence. Some claim that stimulating certain foot areas can influence hearing, but these claims lack support from the scientific community. While some patients may report benefits, these could be attributed to the placebo effect rather than the treatment itself. The medical community should remain cautious, emphasizing the need for rigorous research before considering reflexology as a viable option for treating SNHL in infants.
Publish Date	2024-11-15 02:23
Citation	<p>McClean C, Lucke-Wold B. Evaluating foot reflexology as a proposed treatment for sensorineural hearing loss: A critical review. <i>World J Clin Cases</i> 2025; 13(4): 99500</p>
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DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v13.i4.99500

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