Surgery

Dr. Nancy Young shares her extensive experience and research on safe MRI access with cochlear implants.

When there is an air-bone gap of approximately 25­–35 dB or more, any amplification from a hearing aid cannot clearly and effectively be transmitted to the inner ear. When conductive hearing loss is present, a bone conduction solution that can send sound vibrations directly to the cochlea is typically the ideal treatment option because they are designed to bypass the conductive structures of the outer and middle ear.