Implanted Hearing Devices

Cochlear Implants and the Osia® Conduction Device

 

Cochlear Implants: Restoring Hearing for Severe Loss

What Are Cochlear Implants?

Cochlear implants are advanced medical devices designed to provide a sense of sound to individuals with severe to profound hearing loss who do not benefit from traditional hearing aids. Unlike hearing aids, which amplify sound, cochlear implants bypass damaged parts of the ear and directly stimulate the auditory nerve, allowing the brain to perceive sound.

How Do Cochlear Implants Work?

Cochlear implants consist of two main components:

• External Processor: Worn behind the ear, this component captures sound, processes it, and transmits it to the internal implant.
• Internal Implant: Surgically placed under the skin and within the cochlea, this component receives signals from the external processor and stimulates the auditory nerve.

Benefits of Cochlear Implants

• Improved Hearing: Provides access to a wider range of sounds.
• Enhanced Speech Understanding: Helps in understanding speech, even in noisy environments.
• Better Quality of Life: Enables more effective communication and social interaction.
• Adaptability: Suitable for both adults and children with severe hearing loss.

 

The Osia® Bone Conduction System

What is the Osia Conduction System?

Osia is a cutting-edge bone conduction hearing solution designed for individuals with conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, or single-sided deafness. Unlike traditional hearing aids, the Osia system uses bone conduction technology to transmit sound directly to the inner ear, bypassing the outer and middle ear.

The Osia system consists of:

• External Sound Processor: Captures sound and converts it into digital signals.
• Internal Implant: The implant, placed under the skin, receives these signals and uses bone conduction to send sound vibrations directly to the cochlea.

Benefits of the Osia System:

• Clearer Sound Quality: Delivers high-quality sound through bone conduction.
• Discreet and Comfortable: The external processor is small and can be worn comfortably all day.
• Durable and Reliable: Designed to withstand everyday activities and environments.
• Effective for Various Hearing Loss Types: Suitable for conductive, mixed hearing loss, and single-sided deafness.

Choosing the Right Solution

Selecting the appropriate hearing solution depends on the type and severity of your hearing loss. Our team of experts can conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine whether cochlear implants or the Osia System is best suited for your needs.

Schedule a Consultation

If you or a loved one is experiencing severe hearing loss and traditional hearing aids are not providing adequate relief, consider the benefits of surgical solutions. Montgomery Otolaryngology's board-certified ENT doctors and audiologists offer expert consultations and personalized treatment plans to help you find the best solution for your hearing needs.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the first step towards improved hearing and a better quality of life.