{"id":159,"date":"2022-01-06T21:43:21","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stcloudent.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/implantable-hearing-devices\/"},"modified":"2023-06-19T14:41:19","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T20:41:19","slug":"implantable-hearing-devices","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/audiologist\/implantable-hearing-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Cochlear Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are implantable hearing devices?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Implantable hearing devices are surgically implanted instruments designed to improve the transmission of sound vibrations by directly stimulating the bones of the middle ear. 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They contain an external portion consisting of a microphone, sound processor and transmitter, and an internal portion that includes a receiver and a group of electrodes.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How does a cochlear implant work?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The microphone picks up sounds in the environment, which are then converted by the sound processor into electronic signals that are sent to the transmitter. The transmitter forwards these signals to the receiver, where they are then passed on to the electrodes. The electrodes stimulate the auditory nerve, which carries the information directly to the brain, where it is interpreted as sound.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are the parts of a bone anchored hearing device?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Bone anchored hearing devices consist of a titanium implant, an external abutment and a sound processor. Like cochlear implants, this system bypasses damaged hair cells in the auditory canal and middle ear, transmitting sound vibrations through the external abutment to the titanium implant, which naturally integrates (\u201cossifies\u201d) with the skull bone over time\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How do bone anchored hearing devices work?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The bones of the skull act as conductors, transmitting these sound vibrations to the inner ear, where the nerve fibers responsible for hearing are stimulated. A bone anchored hearing device is especially useful for patients with conductive hearing loss and single-sided deafness.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is an auditory brainstem implant?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Auditory brainstem implants (ABI) are similar in concept to cochlear implants, but rely on electrodes placed directly on the brainstem that relay electronic signals to the brain. ABIs are less common, usually reserved for individuals whose auditory nerve does not function properly due to disease or trauma.\"\n    }\n\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"When is an authority brainstem implant commonly used?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The majority of cases are related to a rare type of tumor known as neurofibromatosis type II (NF2). These patients have sensorineural hearing loss and, because the auditory nerve is damaged, do not benefit from cochlear implants.\"\n      }\n\n  }]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Treating-Hearing-Loss-with-Cochlear-Implants-1536x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with implantable hearing aid on a hike with their mother\" class=\"wp-image-1419\" title=\"Implantable Hearing Aids Cochlear Implants\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Treating-Hearing-Loss-with-Cochlear-Implants-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Treating-Hearing-Loss-with-Cochlear-Implants-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Treating-Hearing-Loss-with-Cochlear-Implants-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A cochlear implant is a device that stimulates the auditory nerve by using electrodes placed in the cochlea of the inner ear. This device has both external and internal parts. The external part sits behind the ear and picks up sounds with a microphone. The sound is then transmitted to the internal elements of the implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Get Ready for Your Appointment To See if You Are a Candidate for a Cochlear Implant:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Come up with notes, questions and concerns<\/strong>&nbsp;in the weeks before your appointment. Bring this list to your audiology appointment to ensure you get the answers you need and the results you want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expect a comprehensive evaluation<\/strong> at your appointment that will include tone and speech understanding testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You End up Getting a Cochlear Implant:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Expect to be tested.<\/strong>&nbsp;The mapping process relies on your perception and comprehension abilities to provide the best results possible. Your adjustments will be made not only based on your hearing abilities but also on your speech audiometry testing results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare to give it your all<\/strong>&nbsp;by coming to your audiologist\u2019s office focused, hydrated, well fed and rested. Mapping is a very precise procedure that requires undivided attention from both you and your audiologist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bring all your equipment<\/strong>, including accessories, the remote, your backup processor and anything else that might be relevant. Each of these pieces of equipment is important to the overall mapping process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Express your concerns.<\/strong>\u00a0If certain sounds come across as distorted, loud, quiet or otherwise abnormal, don\u2019t hesitate to speak up! Cochlear implants require hard work from patients and loved ones, but mapping appointments are the time to get as much right as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I\u2019m 65 with severe hearing loss. I\u2019ve worked with four hearing aid business through the last 35 years. I surely would rate Ear Nose and Throat the best I\u2019ve worked with. Well managed professional organization. My Audiologist, Jessica has gone above and beyond to put together the best hearing aids for my lifestyle. Jessica is a terrific audiologist and a pleasure to work with. I rate Ear Nose and Throat A+.<\/p>\n<cite><strong>E.M. \u2013 Patient of St. Cloud ENT for 9 years.<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><p class=\"content-cta\">\r\n<span>Call St. Cloud Ear, Nose &#038; Throat for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/span>\r\n<a href=\"tel:+13202520233\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(320) 252-0233<\/span><\/a>\r\n<svg class=\"content-cta-accent\" width=\"742\" height=\"74\" viewBox=\"0 0 742 74\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path opacity=\"0.5\" d=\"M1 28C1 28 88.2316 51.1442 313.093 62.5852C537.955 74.0261 741 72.9747 741 72.9747\" stroke=\"white\"\/>\n<path opacity=\"0.5\" d=\"M1 1C1 1 88.2316 35.4592 313.093 52.4935C537.955 69.5277 741 67.9623 741 67.9623\" stroke=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\r\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A cochlear implant is a device that stimulates the auditory nerve by using electrodes placed in the cochlea of the inner ear. 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