Implantable hearing aids.

Authors :: Counter P
Source :: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine [Proc Inst Mech Eng H] 2008 Aug; Vol. 222 (6), pp. 837-52.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The aim of this article is to give readers a general overview of the concepts involved in the latest generation of implantable hearing aids. A section on ear biomechanics has also been included to familiarize readers with the basic concepts involved. These devices have been developed over the last 20 years, driven by problems with conventional hearing aids and by advances in the understanding of middle-ear mechanics. The use of technology borrowed from cochlear implants has enabled the first generation of fully implantable aids to be trialled. The author examines the theoretical advantages and disadvantages of implantable hearing aids over conventional aids and then reviews the technology and clinical results of a range of devices that have been trialled.

Subjects :: Cochlear Implants trends
Electronics, Medical instrumentation
Electronics, Medical trends
Equipment Failure Analysis
Prosthesis Design trends
Therapy, Computer-Assisted instrumentation
Therapy, Computer-Assisted trends

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0954-4119
Volume :: 222
Issue :: 6
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 18935801
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1243/09544119JEIM365