The implant itself is a small device surgically placed behind the ear and under the skin. It receives information from the external processor and distributes it to a series of electrodes that are inserted in the cochlea. The sound signal is digitized and processed by the Digisonic microprocessor. The information is then sent to the implant, through the skin, using an antenna hidden under the hair. The processor is powered by a rechargeable battery.
Some patient even use the telephone .
Naturally results vary from patient to patient and are highly dependent on the age and on the cause of the deafness. Children can be implanted from the age of two. The Digisonic Cochlear Implantation Cochlear implantation requires a multidisciplinary approach. The surgical insertion of the Digisonic implant is simple and only requires hospitalization for a few days. The switch-on takes place three weeks after the operation.