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adult cochlear implant

Cochlear Implant Center

Young patient getting a hearing exam while wearing a cochlear implant

Candidacy

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Cochlear implant candidacy is based on the individual’s hearing ability and projected outcomes with a cochlear implant. 

Young Abisai reading a book while using a cochlear implant

Cochlear Implant Devices

​​​The Boys Town Cochlear Implant Center offers hearing devices by all three FDA-approved manufacturers to match each candidate’s hearing needs. 

Young girl at Boys Town Pediatrics Hospital

Cochlear Implant Surgery

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Cochlear implant surgery typically lasts 2-3 hours, with additional time necessary for the administration of anesthesia and time in the recovery room to awaken.

young Wyatt following along in a book using cochlear implants

Cochlear Implant Activation

Initial activation day is the day when the audiologist t​urns on and programs the settings for the cochlear implant, allowing the recipient to hear sound through the device for the first time. 

Young child with cochlear implants working with physician

Aural Habilitation/
Rehabilitation

Aural (re)habilitation focuses on learning to listen with the cochlear implant. 

Physician assisting child with hearing test

Patient Education

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Tips and Articles About Cochlear Implants and Patient S​tories.

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