Explore Cochlear Implant Treatment and Rehabilitation process, including specialized surgical techniques, auditory therapy, and long-term care at LIV Hospital.
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The treatment for profound hearing loss involves two major phases: the surgical implantation of the electronic device and the long-term, intensive auditory rehabilitation. The Cochlear Implant itself is a major surgical intervention, but its success relies heavily on the post-surgical therapy. Multidisciplinary approach to ensure the best possible hearing and communication outcomes.
Before surgery, medical options are explored to ensure the maximum benefit from non-surgical intervention. For most implant candidates, traditional medical treatments and devices have already failed to provide adequate hearing.
Before an implant is considered, every candidate must undergo a trial period with powerful hearing aids. This ensures that the hearing loss is truly severe or profound and cannot be adequately managed by making sound louder.
Any underlying ear infections or diseases must be fully resolved before surgery can be safely performed. The surgical team will ensure the patient is medically stable and all risks, particularly those related to anesthesia, have been minimized.
The placement of the implant’s internal component is a specialized surgical intervention performed by an otologist (ear surgeon) under general anesthesia. The goal is to safely insert the delicate electrode array into the cochlea without causing further damage to the inner ear structures.
The procedure typically lasts between 2 to 4 hours. It involves making a small incision behind the ear, creating a well to place the receiver/stimulator, and then carefully threading the electrode array into the cochlea.
Modern cochlear implant surgery is considered a highly specialized, minimally invasive procedure compared to older approaches. LIV Hospital utilizes advanced surgical techniques designed to preserve any remaining natural hearing the patient may have (Residual Hearing Preservation).
LIV Hospital’s Cochlear Implant program is defined by its multidisciplinary excellence and commitment to advanced care.
The recovery process has two parts: physical recovery and auditory rehabilitation. Physical recovery from the surgery is typically quick.
Auditory rehabilitation is the most critical component of the Cochlear Implant rehabilitation program. This phase teaches the brain how to interpret the new electrical signals as meaningful sounds.
Long-term follow-up is necessary to ensure the device is functioning correctly and the patient is maximizing their listening potential.
While rare, a specific vaccination is required to prevent a serious complication. Patients must receive the pneumococcal vaccine before or shortly after the surgery, as it protects against meningitis, which is a slight risk after any inner ear procedure.
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The treatment options are either powerful traditional hearing aids (amplification) or the surgical option of a Cochlear Implant, which is chosen when hearing aids provide insufficient benefit.
The surgical recovery takes about 2 to 4 weeks before the implant is activated. Auditory rehabilitation, which involves mapping and therapy sessions, is a long-term commitment that usually spans several years, depending on the patient’s age and progress.
Yes. If your hearing loss is diagnosed as severe to profound sensorineural loss and traditional hearing aids are ineffective, you will need surgery to place the internal component of the Cochlear Implant.
After the surgery, only routine pain medication and antibiotics are typically used for a short period to manage discomfort and prevent infection. The Cochlear Implant itself is an electronic device, not treated with long-term medications.
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