Cochlear device

A cochlear device (from Latin cochlea - cochlea) is an implantable device designed to restore hearing in people with severe hearing impairment.

The cochlear implant consists of two parts - internal and external. The internal part is an electrode array that is surgically implanted into the cochlea of ​​the inner ear. The outer part includes a speech processor that receives sound signals from the environment and converts them into electrical impulses. These impulses are sent to electrodes in the cochlea, stimulating the auditory nerve.

Cochlear implantation allows people with profound hearing loss who cannot use hearing aids to regain the ability to perceive sounds, including speech. This significantly improves the quality of life of such people and their social adaptation. Cochlear implants are actively used in children to ensure their full speech and mental development.