Middle Ear
Implants Middle ear implants are small electronic devices used to improve hearing in people with severe to profound hearing loss who cannot benefit from hearing aids. The implant is surgically placed behind the ear and consists of an external microphone, a transmitter, and a receiver-stimulator, which is implanted in the middle ear. The microphone amplifies sound, which is then converted into electrical signals and transmitted to the receiver-stimulator. The stimulator then converts the electrical signals into sound waves, which travel across the middle ear bones and stimulate the inner ear, allowing the patient to hear again. Middle ear implants can therefore provide a hearing solution for those who cannot wear hearing aids, making a tremendous difference in their lives.
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