Cochlear Implants in Ahmedabad

The external parts include a microphone, a speech processor, and a transmitter. The microphone looks like a behind-the-ear hearing aid. It picks up sounds just like a hearing aid microphone does and sends them to the speech processor. The speech processor may be housed with the microphone behind the ear, or it may be a small box-like unit typically worn in a chest pocket. The speech processor that analyses and digitizes the sound signals and sends them to a transmitter worn on the head just behind the ear. The transmitter sends the coded signals to an implanted receiver just under the skin.

The internal (implanted) parts include a receiver and electrodes. The receiver is just under the skin behind the ear. The receiver takes the coded electrical signals from the transmitter and delivers them to the array of electrodes that have been surgically inserted in the cochlea. The electrodes stimulate the fibers of the auditory nerve, and sound sensations are perceived.

• Cochlear Implant at the best of Apple Speech and Hearing Clinic centers in Ahmedabad
• Hearing loss that is so severe it interrupts spoken communication
• Limited benefit from hearing aids as determined by specialized hearing tests
• No medical conditions or factors that increase the risks associated with cochlear implants
• High motivation to participate in hearing rehabilitation and be part of the hearing world
• Realistic expectations of what cochlear implants can and can't do for hearing

During your first visit, an audiologist or speech pathologist will discuss your / your child's hearing loss, hearing needs, and options for improving hearing. These may include; Information about cochlear implants and other implantable devices and/or surgeries if appropriate.

Many evaluations are required to determine the suitability of an implantable device for each individual. The results of these tests allow physicians to make evidence-based recommendations and advise people on how they can benefit from an implantable device compared to a conventional hearing aid.

• Hearing evaluation and hearing aid trial for 3 months
• Speech perception and communication assessments
• Radiological investigation (CT & MRI Scans)
• General medical assessment (including vaccination and fitness for general anesthetic if necessary).

All assessment results are considered by our multi-disciplinary team before discussing our recommendation with the patient and their family. The timeline for this process varies depending on individual patient circumstances; on average this process takes around three months.

The fitting of the sound processor takes place about two to three weeks after the surgery. The cochlear implant does not sound "normal". It takes time and practice before people become comfortable using the device.

After the operation, all adults and children regularly visit the clinic for device programming, support, and medical reviews. Patients are committed to an ongoing rehabilitation program to help assimilate cochlear implants into their daily lifestyles. To achieve this, we provide services aimed at improving patients' hearing, helping to develop listening and communication skills, promoting speech and language acquisition, and mainstream them into normal school.

The fitting of the bone anchored implant sound processor takes place about six weeks after the operation. As the person becomes more proficient in using the device and requires less programming of the sound processor, we recommend the patient to the clinic at least once in a year for follow up.

Cochlear implant users may want to upgrade their external sound processor as the technology is constantly evolving. As the new technology sound processor is developed, the older sound processor may become outdated or obsolete. New generation sound processor can work with your existing implant, so there is no need for additional surgery.