A Bone conduction hearing implant system works on the principles of bone conduction. Bone conduction is a term to describe how sound waves travel through the skull to reach the inner ear. Bone conduction hearing implants require surgical intervention to place an implant in the skull. Sound is detected by a sound processor which is processed and then transmitted through the bones of the skull, bypassing the outer and middle ear directly stimulating the cochlear.
Bone conduction hearing implants are suitable for people who are unable to wear or gain little or no benefit from traditional air conduction hearing aids, including conductive hearing loss, unilateral hearing loss, mixed hearing loss and recurrent outer and middle ear infections
For further information on Bone conduction hearing implants please see links below:
Bone conduction hearing implant information leaflet
Bone conduction hearing implant surgery information
Bone conduction hearing implant patient advice
If you feel that you may benefit from a Bone Conduction hearing Implant or wish to find out more please contact our department on: 02921 843179 (text 0780 567 0359) or email Audiology.Helpline.CAV@wales.nhs.uk
A Report of Patient Satisfaction of Adult BAHA Service which was conducted in August 2023 can be found here.
If there is a fault with your Bone conduction Hearing aid, require any tuning/adjustments or have any implant related medical concerns please get in contact with the Audiology department on 02921 843179 (text 0780 567 0359) or Audiology.Helpline.CAV@wales.nhs.uk
We will then arrange an appointment for you or post the necessary equipment to you if possible.