A system and method for treating auditory dysfunction by somatosensory
system stimulation. The system and/or method comprises a probe and a
device to stimulate the probe. The probe has a stimulation portion
subcutaneously implanted in communication with a predetermined spinal
cord site. The stimulation portion of the probe may be implanted
externally to the spinal cord, or may be implanted epidurally. The
stimulation portion may be a laminotomy, paddle, surgical, or multiple
electrode lead. The device to stimulate the probe may also be implanted
subcutaneously.