Cochlear Implant Surgery
Cochlear implant surgery is considered safe and effective for individuals with severe hearing loss or deafness. It can significantly improve their quality of life and help them better communicate with others.On average, 78% of deaf children are receiving cochlear implants, but in adults only 6.6% of CI candidates are receiving one. Adults of any age and children who are as young as 6 to 12 months old can benefit from cochlear implants.
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About Cochlear Implant
Cochlear implants can improve hearing in people with severe hearing loss who are no longer helped by using hearing aids. Cochlear implants can improve their communication and quality of life. Cochlear implants can improve their communication and quality of life.
Procedure of Cochlear Implant
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Cochlear implant surgery is done under general anesthesia
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Tests such as hearing, speech, physical exam, MRI, or CT are done before the surgery
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A small cut (incision) behind your ear, and form a small hole in the portion of skull bone (mastoid) where the internal device rests.
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After the surgery, the patient will need to follow a rehabilitation program to learn how to interpret the new signals and adjust to hearing sounds.
