Importance of cochlear health for implant function

Authors

Bryan E. Pfingst, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Ning Zhou, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Deborah J. Colesa, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Melissa M. Watts, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Yehoash Raphael, University of Michigan Medical School
Seiji B. Shibata, University of Michigan Medical School
Stefan B. Strahl, University of Michigan Medical School
Gina L. Su, University of Michigan Medical School
Ning Zhou, University of Michigan Medical School

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Hearing Research

Abstract

Amazing progress has been made in providing useful hearing to hearing-impaired individuals using cochlear implants, but challenges remain. One such challenge is understanding the effects of partial degeneration of the auditory nerve, the target of cochlear implant stimulation. Here we review studies from our human and animal laboratories aimed at characterizing the health of the implanted cochlea and the auditory nerve. We use the data on cochlear and neural health to guide rehabilitation strategies. The data also motivate the development of tissue-engineering procedures to preserve or build a healthy cochlea and improve performance obtained by cochlear implant recipients or eventually replace the need for a cochlear implant. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled .

First Page

77

Last Page

88

DOI

10.1016/j.heares.2014.09.009

Publication Date

4-1-2015

Recommended Citation

Pfingst, Bryan E.; Zhou, Ning; Colesa, Deborah J.; Watts, Melissa M.; Raphael, Yehoash; Shibata, Seiji B.; Strahl, Stefan B.; Su, Gina L.; and Zhou, Ning, "Importance of cochlear health for implant function" (2015). Audiology Faculty Publications. 22.
https://scholarworks.atsu.edu/aud-faculty/22