What is a cochlear implant?
A cochlear implant is a special device, that is used for patients who have significant hearing loss. It is surgically placed into the bone of the ear and uses electric signals to stimulate the auditory nerve in the brain and produce a sense of sound. It bypasses the normal hearing processes to provide sound for those who may have lost it or been born without it.
Who can obtain a cochlear implant?
Cochlear implants can be used on patients of all ages, including children. Children under the age of 2 typically benefit dramatically from the use of a cochlear implant, allowing them to develop speech , language skills at the same rate as their peers. This can help them succeed in social and educational environments later on. Cochlear implants are best for patients with more severe hearing loss or for those who have been born profoundly deaf.
What is involved in receiving a cochlear implant?
Cochlear implants are complex and require a surgical procedure to place. Additionally, patients will need significant auditory verbal therapy after their cochlear implant has been installed to achieve the sense of hearing they need to function at their best.
Are you considering a cochlear implant?
If so , please contact your ENT doctor, to assess the candidacy criteria and understand the standard of care with probable outcomes post procedure.
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