Sequential bilateral implantation in older children: Inter-implant map differences and their effects on functional outcomes.

Cristina Simoes-FranklinIsobel FloodStephen SechlerAlejandro Lopez-ValdesSaskia M WaechterJyoti ThapaFergal GlynnPeter WalsheRichard B ReillyLaura Viani

Published in: Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery (2020)

Sequentially implanted older children show limited functional benefits from the second implant. The observed functional benefits are determined both by a short inter-implant delay and by having balanced dynamic ranges between the two implants.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
young adults
physical activity
community dwelling
middle aged