“A cochlear implant is an electrical device that restores hearing to some extent. It may be a viable alternative for those who have significant hearing loss due to inner-ear damage and have exhausted all other options, including hearing aids.

Listen to Dr Sanjeev Mohanty, Senior Consultant and Head of the Department, Institute of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery talks about how the technology has improved and how the implants available today help children integrate well into society.