Cochlear Implant (1)

Short description:

This webpage explains all basic facts about cochlear implants.

A cochlear implant is a small electronic device that helps people hear. A cochlear implant is not the same thing as a hearing aid. The device is surgically implanted and works in a different way.

Type of publication:

Presentation

Date of publication:

05/21/2013

Author(s):

Ashutosh Kacker

Publishing organization:

MedlinePlus

Language:

English

Long description:

Contents

• Who uses a cochlear implant?
• How it works
• How it is implanted
• Risks of surgery
• Recovery after surgery
• Outlook
• Living with an implant
• References

Copyright information:

import from Sensage project