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When was the first human cochlear implant performed?
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Quick Answer
The first modern human cochlear implant was performed in 1961, with major clinical development in the 1970s.
The Full Story
The first experimental multichannel cochlear implant in a human was implanted in 1961 by William House, marking the start of modern cochlear implant development. The cochlear implant bypasses damaged parts of the inner ear and directly stimulates the auditory nerve. It became far more effective as the technology improved in the 1970s and beyond. Today it is a widely used treatment for severe hearing loss.
Key Facts
1.1961: first human cochlear implant
2.William House was a pioneer
3.The device stimulates the auditory nerve directly
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