{"id":159,"date":"2022-01-06T21:43:21","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearsantafe.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/implantable-hearing-devices\/"},"modified":"2023-02-16T09:43:33","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T16:43:33","slug":"implantable-hearing-devices","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/hearing-aids\/implantable-hearing-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Implantable Hearing Devices"},"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. There are several different types of implantable hearing devices; these include cochlear implants, bone anchored hearing aids and auditory brainstem implants.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How do implantable hearing devices work?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Implantable hearing devices work by stimulating the bones of the middle ear (ossicles) rather than amplifying sounds in the ear canal. This strengthens sound vibrations in the inner ear, and enables those with sensorineural hearing loss to be able to communicate.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Why is an implantable hearing device better than a hearing aid?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Implantable hearing devices are less prone to feedback issues that can bedevil those who wear hearing aids, and some devices can be kept in place while a patient bathes and exercises.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is a cochlear implant?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Cochlear implants are devices that are implanted surgically behind the ear. 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\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bone-Anchored Implants Can Connect You with the Sounds of Your World&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you need a specific fix for your hearing loss. Every hearing loss patient is unique, and some have certain conditions like single-sided deafness or different formations of certain parts of the ear that often work best with a bone-anchored hearing device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to embark on this journey of determining what works best for you alone. At Southwestern Hearing &#038; Balance, we\u2019ll support you through the process of finding the ideal <a href=\"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss treatment plan<\/a> for your individual needs. There are a lot of sounds in the world, and we want you to be able to hear as many as you can.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hearsantafe.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-1374\" title=\"Implantable Hearing Aids Cochlear Implants\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Treating-Hearing-Loss-with-Cochlear-Implants-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Treating-Hearing-Loss-with-Cochlear-Implants-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearsantafe.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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does a Bone-Anchored Hearing Device Work?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bone-anchored implants allow you to hear sounds by transmitting vibrations to the inner ear. While <a href=\"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/hearing-aids\/\">traditional hearing aids<\/a> amplify sounds that enter the ear canal, bone-anchored hearing devices bypass the ear canal and middle ear, similar to how cochlear and auditory brainstem implants work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bone-anchored hearing device consists of:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A titanium implant&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An external<strong> <\/strong>abutment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An external sound processor and microphone&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The device sends sound vibrations through the external abutment to the titanium implant, which eventually integrates with the skull bone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Receive a Bone-Anchored Implant?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be a good candidate for a bone-anchored hearing device if:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You have single-sided deafness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have malformations in the outer ear, middle ear or ear canal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re allergic to traditional hearing aids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have Meniere\u2019s disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You experience chronic middle ear infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have cholesteatoma or growth of skin behind your eardrum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have an acoustic neuroma or a benign tumor that develops on your vestibular or auditory nerves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Children Use Bone-Anchored Hearing Devices?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your <a href=\"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/hearing-loss\/pediatric\/\">child has conductive hearing loss<\/a>, mixed hearing loss or single-sided deafness, a bone-anchored implant might be a good fit for them. For younger children and those who would prefer a nonsurgical option, certain sound processors can be held in place with a band or sticker. Our provider will work with you to determine what might work best for your child.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Benefits of a Bone-Anchored Hearing Device?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Because the device is directly against the bone, sound quality is often superior.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For those who have ears that are absent or formed differently, it can be difficult to comfortably wear a conventional hearing aid.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Though they require surgery, the process is minimally invasive.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Get a Bone-Anchored Implant?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Receiving a bone-anchored hearing device requires surgery, but it&#8217;s an outpatient procedure. Our provider will insert a small titanium implant into the mastoid bone behind the ear. The abutment will stick out through the skin to allow you to attach the external microphone and sound processor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the surgery, your skull and skin must heal before the device\u2019s external elements can be clipped on. This typically takes between three weeks and three months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve healed from the surgery, the sound processor and microphone can be programmed for your specific hearing needs. We\u2019ll customize the device, so it works best for you individually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Team Is In Your Corner&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Southwestern Hearing &#038; Balance, we\u2019re here to guide you through your journey of getting hearing loss treatment. Whether you&#8217;re ready to move forward with a bone-anchored hearing device or have more questions, we\u2019re here to support you. We want you to connect with as many sounds as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"custom-cta\">\r\n    Call Southwestern Hearing &#038; Balance at <a href=\"tel:+15059463955\" class=\"phone custom-cta-link\"><span class=\"phone-number\">(505) 946-3955<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bone-Anchored Implants Can Connect You with the Sounds of Your World&nbsp; Sometimes, you need a specific fix for your hearing loss. 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