Cochlear Implant functions entirely differently from a Hearing aid, which only helps to make the sound louder. Cochlear Implant surgery cost varies from person to person. The implant consists of an external part that fits behind the ear & second part is surgically placed under the skin which helps to send impulses to the auditory nerve that sends the signal to the brain. Many children are born deaf because of genetic reasons. Sometimes deafness can be due to pregnancy complexities.
As per a study done on the efficacy of CI in children, it was observed that deaf children who received a Cochlear implant before 18 months of age had speaking & hearing skills similar to a hearing person.
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