Implantable Hearing Devices Other Than Cochlear Implants

Download or read book Implantable Hearing Devices other than Cochlear Implants written by Gauri Mankekar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-08-13 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hearing loss can vary in type ranging from conductive, mixed to sensorineural, as well as in degree from mild, moderate, severe to profound. There could also be multiple permutations and combinations like moderate mixed hearing loss or severe conductive hearing loss. In addition, the hearing loss could be unilateral or bilateral. While cochlear implants were devised for bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss, various other devices have been invented for other types of hearing losses. Research continues to design a suitable implant which would amplify sound for patients who cannot be candidates for cochlear implants.