Beyond Cochlear Implants: An Update on Implantable Technologies

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You have accessThe ASHA LeaderFeature1 Mar 2011Beyond Cochlear Implants: An Update on Implantable Technologies Soli D. Sigfrid, Michael F. Dorman, and Robert V. Shannon Soli D. Sigfrid Google Scholar More articles by this author , Michael F. Dorman Google Scholar More articles by this author and Robert V. Shannon Google Scholar More articles by this author https://doi.org/10.1044/leader.FTR3.16032011.16 SectionsAbout ToolsAdd to favorites ShareFacebookTwitterLinked In http://www.asha.org/Publications/leader/2011/110315/Beyond-Cochlear-Implants--An-Update-on-Implantable-Technologies.htm Cochlear implant technology has revolutionized the care of children and adults with severe and profound hearing loss. This technology has been evolving; cochlear implants are now available for a wider patient population, including those with considerable residual hearing, so that patients can combine electrical and acoustic stimulation (EAS). Implant technology also is used in hearing aids, including implantable middle-ear devices (MEIs) and osteointegrated devices (BAHA). Auditory brainstem implants (ABIs) were developed for people with no auditory nerve, for whom cochlear implants are not an option. Recent developments show dramatic speech recognition in some adults and children with ABIs. The following sections present overviews of recent developments in these three areas. Middle-Ear Implants and Osseointegrated Implants Combined Acoustic and Electric Stimulation Auditory Brainstem Implants Advertising Disclaimer | Advertise With Us Advertising Disclaimer | Advertise With Us Additional Resources FiguresSourcesRelatedDetails Volume 16Issue 3March 2011 Get Permissions Add to your Mendeley library History Published in print: Mar 1, 2011 Metrics Current downloads: 74 Topicsasha-topicsleader_do_tagasha-article-typesleader-topicsCopyright & Permissions© 2011 American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationLoading ...