Connecting Those with Hearing Loss to Surgical Centres When Hearing Aids Aren’t Enough

The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that by 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people will have some degree of hearing loss with approximately 700 million requiring hearing healthcare services. What remains to be determined is the proportion of individuals with hearing loss who will require implantable hearing devices. This article outlines bone conduction and cochlear implant systems in general.