How a Cochlear Implant Works

A cochlear implant bypasses the damaged part of the inner ear and sends the signals right to the hearing nerve unlike a hearing aid that amplifies sound.

SOURCE: Illustration Courtesy of Advanced Bionics, LLC | GRAPHIC: The Washington Post - April 13, 2008

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