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    • Otorhinolaryngology
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Audiology

    Background:

    • Technological advancements have expanded hearing loss solutions with non-invasive hearing aids and implantable systems.
    • Conventional hearing aids are not suitable for all patients due to medical or anatomical limitations.
    • Implantable hearing devices offer alternatives for those who do not benefit from traditional aids.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the efficacy of various implantable hearing systems.
    • To highlight the benefits for patients with specific hearing loss profiles.
    • To emphasize the role of audiological and anatomical criteria in device selection.

    Main Methods:

    • Overview of active middle ear implants stimulating the ossicular chain.
    • Description of bone-anchored hearing devices stimulating the skull.
    • Inclusion of direct acoustic stimulation systems for cochlear stimulation.

    Main Results:

    • Implantable devices provide significant speech understanding improvements.
    • Patients experience a tremendous enhancement in their quality of life.
    • Successful outcomes are linked to careful consideration of audiological and anatomical factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Implantable hearing devices are a viable option for patients with hearing loss unresponsive to conventional aids.
    • These systems can overcome limitations posed by external ear canal issues or anatomical constraints.
    • Careful patient selection is crucial for maximizing the benefits of implantable hearing solutions.