CI question

[dreamchaser]

If a CI user gets his in the head or the ear, will it damage the internal parts of the CI? Once the parts are there, is there any chance of water damage or anything...

 

[sr171soars]

There is always a possibility that one could get hit just right where the implant is and cause problems. Unfortunately, one can't prevent every possibility as life is unpredictable. One can manage risk with whatever activity one does that might make it possible to have such a hit. Obviously, sports or more specifically contact sports is one such endeavor. I wouldn't have problems playing basketball or volleyball being "unprotected". However, I do draw the line with football, hockey and the like. Like I said, it is a matter of managing risk.

As far as water goes, the only thing I can think of that may be a problem is a perforated eardrum. Water could possibility get into the middle ear and maybe under certain circumstances on to the inner ear where the electrode resides. Since that would very rare, I wouldn't worry about water.

 

[ismi]

I have a compromised ear drum, though not on the side with my implant (they fixed the ear drum while they were doing my implant surgery, to prevent infection). My gut feeling is that it would be very difficult, even with a perforated membrane, to get water into your inner ear. You'd have to have a compromised round window as well, and I don't know if that's common at all the way ear drum compromise is.

 

[TechBill]

I believe it would be quite hard to break Internal Implant since it's in a titanium case enclosed in a silicone.

If you were hit hard enough to break implant titanium case then it most likely you will be dead because your skull would be crushed with enough force to break the titanium case itself.

Skull is weaker than the titanium so I don't think you can break implant without breaking your skull first.



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[dreamchaser]

I believe it would be quite hard to break Internal Implant since it's in a titanium case enclosed in a silicone.

If you were hit hard enough to break implant titanium case then it most likely you will be dead because your skull would be crushed with enough force to break the titanium case itself.

Skull is weaker than the titanium so I don't think you can break implant without breaking your skull first.

thanks for reply. I was really curious. I am not a rocket scientist... teehee,,, just in case you hadn't already figured that out...

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Thanks for the reply, I was really curious. I am not a rocket scientist... lOl or did you already figure that out... teeheeeee.. I hate being toooo ignorantm, so I ask.. just be patient and keep answering my questions, and I will learn.. I just remembered reading that contact sports were not suggested for implantees, and wondered how much it would take to damage one...

 

[D-neen]

Hi for those who said about for those who have CI in their head . Yes there is still dangerous to have one and accident including. Like a deaf guy on Jack's eyes video . One guy gave his testimony how he have been suffered through and also got hurt badly from his job that he work as a house bulider. You can go to the Jack's eyes about Mathew Folwer. You will know his story and how he felt himself. I felt bad for him and his life too.

 

[rick48]

Hi for those who said about for those who have CI in their head . Yes there is still dangerous to have one and accident including. Like a deaf guy on Jack's eyes video . One guy gave his testimony how he have been suffered through and also got hurt badly from his job that he work as a house bulider. You can go to the Jack's eyes about Mathew Folwer. You will know his story and how he felt himself. I felt bad for him and his life too.

Yes, it is a well known fact that people with cis should avoid having their heads crushed. Only people without cis can have their heads crushed.

 

[Oceanbreeze]

Yes, it is a well known fact that people with cis should avoid having their heads crushed. Only people without cis can have their heads crushed.

 

[Oceanbreeze]

Hi for those who said about for those who have CI in their head . Yes there is still dangerous to have one and accident including. Like a deaf guy on Jack's eyes video . One guy gave his testimony how he have been suffered through and also got hurt badly from his job that he work as a house bulider. You can go to the Jack's eyes about Mathew Folwer. You will know his story and how he felt himself. I felt bad for him and his life too.

With all due respect, there are people out there who are militant against CI, and they spread alot of misinformation about it. I would ask you to please take what you hear from people with a grain of salt.

I wish people wouldn't blindly accept what people say, and would do their own research instead. It would probably cut down on alot of the gross misformation that's inadvertantly spread.

 

[deafskeptic]

Yes, it is a well known fact that people with cis should avoid having their heads crushed. Only people without cis can have their heads crushed.

LOL! With everything you undertake, there's risk - no matter how small. Heh, getting hit in the head where my ci is unlikely to happen though I'm a bit more accident prone than most.

 

[dreamchaser]

LOL! With everything you undertake, there's risk - no matter how small. Heh, getting hit in the head where my ci is unlikely to happen though I'm a bit more accident prone than most.

You guys crack me up... I really didn't mean for that to be a stupid question. I just wondered. LOL...

 

[dreamchaser]

With all due respect, there are people out there who are militant against CI, and they spread alot of misinformation about it. I would ask you to please take what you hear from people with a grain of salt.

I wish people wouldn't blindly accept what people say, and would do their own research instead. It would probably cut down on alot of the gross misformation that's inadvertantly spread.

I thought I was asking so I wouldn't be misinformed... I am not a CI militant. I am glad for people who have successful implants... I feel sad for the ones that don't see much change. And I do worry about the age limit. But, I am by no means against somebody goin for it.

The only person I know personally that had one, had it removed becuase it squelched noises in his head that were unbearable for him.. Other than that, I only know what I hear. and that is why I am asking CI users and not somebody else...

 

[VamPyroX]

Anything could happen...

CI is an electronic device. If it gets hit in any way, damage will always occur... in some way. Maybe, it will be minor and harmless... or major and destructive.

It's like glasses. Someone gets hit in the head while wearing glasses. They're likely going to break.

It's like regular hearing aids. Someone gets hit on the ear while wearing hearing aids. They're likely going to fall off and maybe break.

 

[dreamchaser]

Anything could happen...

CI is an electronic device. If it gets hit in any way, damage will always occur... in some way. Maybe, it will be minor and harmless... or major and destructive.

It's like glasses. Someone gets hit in the head while wearing glasses. They're likely going to break.

It's like regular hearing aids. Someone gets hit on the ear while wearing hearing aids. They're likely going to fall off and maybe break.

thanks Vampy... I was just wondering cuz I heard someone say that you had to be careful how you chose what sport to participate in if you had CI. I realize that anybody is vulnerable to getting a head injury with or without a CI.. I was curious at how close to the surface the parts were. Isn't the implant behind the ear as well as in the ear?

I was kind of curious if insurance covered a new one if you accidentally got his or something?

 

[R2D2]

Hi Dreamchaser,

Go to this link US FDA/CDRH: Cochlear Implants

and click on the "view movie" on the lower left hand side of the page. It is an excellent explanation of where the various parts of the CI go.

The internal part of the CI is effectively a small circuit board that lies against the outside part of the skull. It's not electronic in itself and needs the battery operated external processor in place to function. Usually, a severe blow to the head is not going to cause you extra major injury above that what you would have received without an implant but will more likely cause the internal device to stop working, which would then involve surgery to replace it and of course any surgery carries risks.

 

[Boult]

Hi Dreamchaser,

Go to this link US FDA/CDRH: Cochlear Implants

and click on the "view movie" on the lower left hand side of the page. It is an excellent explanation of where the various parts of the CI go.

The internal part of the CI is effectively a small circuit board that lies against the outside part of the skull. It's not electronic in itself and needs the battery operated external processor in place to function. Usually, a severe blow to the head is not going to cause you extra major injury above that what you would have received without an implant but will more likely cause the internal device to stop working, which would then involve surgery to replace it and of course any surgery carries risks.

LOL!

You mean to say this eh?

The internal part of the CI is effectively a small circuit board housed in a titanium and silicon case that lies against the outside part of the skull.



here's what AB's internal implant looks like

here's what would looks like after implanted

This is sound processor

Source: BionicEar.com - Components of a Cochlear Implant

 

[R2D2]

Hi Boult,

Thanks for adding the important bit of detail I left out about it being housed in titanium and silicon case. I would not want people visualising something like this attached to their skull....

The internal Cochlear one looks pretty similar to the AB implant you posted...

 

[dreamchaser]

LOL!

You mean to say this eh?

The internal part of the CI is effectively a small circuit board housed in a titanium and silicon case that lies against the outside part of the skull.



here's what AB's internal implant looks like

here's what would looks like after implanted

This is sound processor

Source: BionicEar.com - Components of a Cochlear Implant

Way cool. I have already done the FDA site and that is where I learned most of what I do know about CIs. They say on that site, that you have to be careful for satic electricity like tv screens or monitors and a whole list of bothersome things, and that you can't get parts wet.

How sensitive are these things to static? Is it true that they can set off a car alarm??? Or was that the earlier models/??

If a baby gets an implant, and he is still growing, does it adjust or does it have to be replaced at some age?

 

[TechBill]

Hi Boult,

Thanks for adding the important bit of detail I left out about it being housed in titanium and silicon case. I would not want people visualising something like this attached to their skull....

The internal Cochlear one looks pretty similar to the AB implant you posted...

Nice picture of a joystick controller, I bet the Goverment would love to see those in people head so they can control us HA!


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[dreamchaser]

Nice picture of a joystick controller, I bet the Goverment would love to see those in people head so they can control us HA!


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I would totally laugh at that but it is true. How do you feel about the chips they are putting in babies now to track their medical records>