{"id":4956,"date":"2024-04-22T18:32:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T22:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingspeechdeaf.org\/?page_id=4956"},"modified":"2024-04-22T19:39:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T23:39:21","slug":"its-a-whole-new-world-with-cochlear-and-auditory-brainstem-implants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearingspeechdeaf.org\/its-a-whole-new-world-with-cochlear-and-auditory-brainstem-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s a Whole New World with Cochlear and Auditory Brainstem Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re deaf or significantly hard of hearing, it\u2019s easy for it to seem like you\u2019re missing out on things. You want to feel more connected to your environment and better understand conversations with loved ones, hear the dialogue from your favorite movie or understand other sounds around you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might feel frustrated if you\u2019ve tried hearing aids and they just don\u2019t work for you. But luckily, there are several other options provided by Hearing Speech + Deaf Center that might open a new world of sounds for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Cochlear and Auditory Brainstem Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two types of implants that can help those who have difficulty hearing.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cochlear Implant <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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 element of the implant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the United States, around 58,000 adults and 38,000 children<\/a> received cochlear implants between 2012 and 2022. Across the world, approximately 324,200 devices have been implanted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auditory Brainstem Implant <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An auditory brainstem implant works similarly but connects directly to the brainstem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Are These Implants Different from Hearing Aids? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While hearing aids amplify sounds, implants bypass damaged portions of the ear and directly stimulate the auditory nerve. The implant generates signals that are sent through the auditory nerve to the brain, which are in turn recognized as sounds.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing through a cochlear implant or auditory brainstem implant can take time to learn. But Hearing Speech + Deaf Center will be by your side through this process. Once you get accustomed to those new sounds, you can better understand the sounds that make up your world, whether it\u2019s something spoken by a family member or friend, discussion in a classroom or the bark of your dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Should I Consider a Hearing Implant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a big question, and you don\u2019t have to answer it on your own. Our provider will help you determine if hearing implants would be a good fit for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implants are often used in the following circumstances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n