Hearing aids that amplify sound are not useful for these people. For such special cases, cochlear implants, also called bionic ears, should be used.
Responsible for balance and hearing, the ear is an extremely sensitive organ. With a hearing range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, it can distinguish between loudness differences of less than 1 decibel and frequency differences of much less than 1%. However, sometimes there are congenital hearing problems, and sometimes hearing gradually decreases due to different factors such as age progression and diseases. In such cases, hearing aids help people to continue communicating with their surroundings. People with severe and profound hearing loss can hear almost no sound or only very loud sounds.
The procedure can vary from person to person, but in general;
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Average Length of Stay
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Length of Hospitalization
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Operation Duration
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Anesthesia
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Recovery Time
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3-5 Days
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1 Day
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2-4 Hours
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General Anesthesia
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1-2 Weeks
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The patient's hearing status is determined by a detailed hearing evaluation by an otolaryngologist or a hearing specialist. Audiometry tests and hearing tests are used to determine the degree and type of hearing loss.
It is important to identify suitable candidates for cochlear implant treatment. It is evaluated if the patient's hearing loss is at a level that will respond to cochlear implant treatment and if other treatment options have not yielded sufficient results.
Cochlear implant surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia. The patient is unconscious and does not feel anything during the operation. This ensures that the patient has a comfortable and painless operation.
The surgeon makes surgical incisions on the scalp and/or behind the ear to insert the inner part of the cochlear implant. The inner part consists of a sound processor and a microphone placed behind the ear. The sound processor converts external sounds into digital signals and transmits them to the inner part.
After cochlear implant treatment, patients will have a recovery period. It may take several weeks for the surgical incisions and tissues to heal. During this time, it is important to rest and take care of your health, following your doctor's recommendations.
After cochlear implant treatment, patients learn to use their device. It is important that the sound processor is placed correctly and that the correct settings are made to transmit sounds to the auditory nerves. The use of the device should be integrated into patients' activities of daily living.
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