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The implantable bone conduction hearing devices (BCHD) team at Bradford Royal Infirmary comprises of: Clinical Scientists in Audiology Audiologists ENT consultants Administration staff For the … Read more

Not everyone will benefit from a BCHD. A BCHD works best if a person hears better via bone conduction than air conduction, although there are … Read more

An assessment is generally spread over a few visits to the Audiology clinic, for both adults and children. Initially patients will attend for a hearing … Read more

A patient will be reviewed 6 weeks after the BCHD has been fitted to ensure they are hearing as well as expected. At this time … Read more

The ranges of different implants take different times to heal and settle after surgery. We usually wait around 12 weeks before fitting a sound processor … Read more

The decision to proceed with a surgical implant is made jointly by the patient, the ENT consultant and the audiologist at an appointment called an … Read more

Many of the BCHDs we use at Bradford Royal Infirmary are able to connect to different types of technology. Cochlear A Cochlear™ Baha® 5 device … Read more

Passive devices do not have to be used with a surgical implant. If a patient does not want surgery, or is not medically suitable for … Read more

A passive implant means that no working parts are contained in the implant. The working part, the vibrating transducer, is encased together with the sound … Read more

An active implant means the working part, a vibrating transducer, is surgically placed under the skin, attached to the skull. A sound processor is worn … Read more