Cochlear implants and BAHA hearing systems

The cochlear implant is a special hearing system that's inserted directly into the inner ear through surgery. It consists of two parts, the implant, which is fixed laterally in the skull bone, and the speech processor, which is worn behind the ear like a common hearing aid.

With a pronounced Sensorineural hearing loss the inserted cochlear implant stimulates the auditory nerve directly with electrical signals. Children who receive the system within the first year of life do best with this technology.

We will be happy to advise you on this topic, in close cooperation with ENT specialists who perform the surgical procedure. You can also find more information on this topic at Around hearing.

Is the cause of the Hearing loss in the middle ear regionthen a BAHA implant is recommended. Like the cochlear implant, this is inserted surgically, but fitted in a hearing care professional. However, this requires a functioning inner ear.

Here is some additional information that may be useful for people with hearing loss:

• Cochlear implant surgery: Cochlear implant surgery is a surgical procedure usually performed under general anesthesia. During the procedure, the implant is inserted into the skull bone and the speech processor is placed behind the ear. The surgery usually takes a few hours and requires some recovery time
• BAHA implant surgery: The BAHA implant surgery is also a surgical procedure that is usually performed under general anesthesia. During the procedure, the implant is inserted into the skull bone and the sound processor is placed behind the ear. The surgery usually takes a few hours and requires some recovery time
• Hearing training: After surgery, it is important that you do some hearing training to get used to the new hearing aid. Hearing training can help you improve your ability to hear and understand speech and other sounds
• Hearing aid accessories: There are a variety of accessories that can be used with cochlear implants and BAHA hearing instruments to improve sound quality. These include remote controls, TV streamers and Bluetooth adapters.
• Funding: Cochlear implants and BAHA hearing systems can be expensive, but there are several ways to help cover the cost. Some health insurance companies offer partial or full coverage for these systems, and there are also non-profit organizations that offer financial assistance for people with hearing loss