Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Treatment in Turkey
About Bone Anchored Hearing Aid
Key Highlights
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Direct bone conduction bypasses problems in the outer and middle ear.Provides clearer sound quality, especially in noisy environments, compared to some traditional aids.Does not block the ear canal, allowing for better ear hygiene and comfort.Offers a permanent, stable hearing solution once the implant integrates with the bone.Effective for single-sided deafness, helping with sound localization.The external processor is easily removable for activities like swimming or sleeping./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Chronic conductive or mixed hearing loss due to conditions like microtia/atresia (malformed ear canal).
- Chronic middle ear infections or drainage where a traditional hearing aid is contraindicated.
- Single-sided (unilateral) sensorineural deafness.
- Patients who experience discomfort, feedback, or poor sound quality with conventional hearing aids.
- Certain cases of otosclerosis or other ossicular chain abnormalities.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive audiological evaluation to confirm candidacy for a BAHA.
- Medical evaluation by an ENT surgeon, including a physical exam and often a CT scan of the temporal bone.
- Trial with a non-surgical bone conduction device (test band) to assess potential benefit.
- Discussion of risks, benefits, and expectations with the surgical team.
- Pre-operative instructions, which may include stopping certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) and fasting before surgery.
Risks & possible complications
- Standard surgical risks: infection, bleeding, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Failure of the bone to integrate with the implant (osseointegration failure).
- Skin reaction or overgrowth around the implant site.
- Numbness or pain around the surgical area.
- Damage to surrounding structures, though rare.
- Need for revision surgery in some cases.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial healing takes 1-2 weeks; the implant site must be kept clean and dry.
- The bone integration process (osseointegration) takes approximately 3-6 months before the sound processor can be attached.
- Regular follow-up visits with the ENT and audiologist for wound checks and processor fitting.
- Patients are taught how to care for the skin around the abutment (the part that protrudes).
- Audiological programming and adjustment of the sound processor are done after full healing to optimize hearing.
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Typical hospital stay:
1 day (often outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for full osseointegration and processor fitting
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering bone anchored hearing aid in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with ent departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for bone anchored hearing aid compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 2,758 – USD 5,515 | 1 day (often outpatient) | ~ 3-6 months for full osseointegration and processor fitting | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 20,489 – USD 40,977 | 1 day (often outpatient) | ~ 3-6 months for full osseointegration and processor fitting | Know More |
Ishaan Smith, a 15-year-old high school...
Ishaan Smith, a 15-year-old high school sophomore and avid soccer player, was born with microtia and atresia of his right ear, resulting in significant conductive hearing loss on that side. He struggled in noisy classrooms, found group conversations frustrating, and felt self-conscious about his ear's appearance, often wearing his hair long to cover it. His ENT, Dr. Chen, explained that Ishaan was an excellent candidate for a Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) as it would bypass his underdeveloped outer and middle ear, using bone conduction to send sound directly to his inner ear. The procedure involved placing a small titanium implant behind his non-functioning ear under general anesthesia. The initial recovery involved some tenderness and keeping the site dry for a few weeks. After the abutment healed and the sound processor was attached, Ishaan's world opened up. He could hear his coach's instructions on the field and participate fully in class discussions. Emotionally, he transformed from a withdrawn teenager who dreaded social situations into a confident young man. The BAHA not only improved his hearing but allowed him to embrace his appearance, finally getting the short haircut he'd always wanted.
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