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I was born w/scar tissue in my ears causing hearing loss.would cochlear implants help at all with hearing?
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Probably not: Cochlear implants are replacements of the nerve endings where you have CONDUCTION problems. STAPES IMMOBILIZATION may help you! SEE AN ENT (*EAR NOSE THROAT) Specialist! Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 2/18/2015
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