Conduction deafness results from bone damage in the middle ear, while sensorineural hearing loss is attributed to inner ear damage.
Conduction deafness is caused by damage to the bones of the middle ear, such as the ossicles, which hinders the transmission of sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear. This type of hearing loss can often be improved with hearing aids or cochlear implants. In contrast, sensorineural hearing loss is caused by damage to the hair cells or auditory nerves in the inner ear, often due to factors like aging, exposure to loud noises, infections, or medications.