Recent Advances in Cochlear Implantation
Eric Shawkey, J. Dixon Johns, Arminé Kocharyan, Breanna Corle, Emma Woolf, Abbie Parks, Selena E. Briggs
Abstract
Since the inception of cochlear implantation, the field of technological advancements associated with cochlear implantation has continued to evolve, providing patients with sensorineural hearing loss access with greater sound appreciation capabilities. These advances include evolving cochlear implantation criteria, including increased residual hearing and single-sided deafness; changes in electrode design; options for hearing preservation; and advancements in connectivity, to name a few. This article reviews the various aspects of the recent advancements in relation to cochlear implantation.
Topics & Concepts
Cochlear implantationAudiologyBiologyComputer scienceCochlear implantMedicineHearing Loss and RehabilitationHearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, GeneticsNoise Effects and Management