For some people with bilateral hearing loss, a hearing aid may provide enough amplification for one ear, but a cochlear implant may be appropriate for more severe hearing loss in the other ear. Aural rehabilitation can help these users get the most out of both hearing devices.
A new user interface, fully automatic 3D reconstruction and measurement of inner ear structures, simultaneous preoperative visualizations of various electrode arrays in the cochlea, support for placement planning of cochlear and bone conduction implants, and extensive postoperative analysis tools—those are just a few of the innovative features in the newest version of OTOPLAN. This software solution makes it possible to individualize hearing implant surgery—from planning the operation to the audiological fitting—like never before.
Cochlear implantation is internationally recognized as the standard of care for patients with severe-to-profound hearing loss , with bilateral implantation regarded as the gold standard. However, despite a well-established body of research highlighting the cost-effectiveness of bilateral cochlear implantation and improved quality of life outcomes, it is believed that just 4.2% of people who are
Whether you are a rehabilitation professional, an educator, or a parent of a cochlear implant recipient, you can find free practical tips and valuable resources in our new Binaural Hearing Rehabilitation Series. Not only does each binaural hearing rehabilitation guide explain how recipients can benefit from binaural hearing, they also provide targeted information and rehabilitation
