Drawbacks
The main drawbacks of BAHA systems are: risk of skin infection, accidental or spontaneous loss of the bone implant, and patient refusal for treatment due to stigma.
The surgical procedure is simple both for the surgeon and the patient. Very few and minor risk are at hand for the experienced ear surgeon. Minimal discomfort and pain is reported. Some numbness of the area around the implant is not uncommon as small superficial nerves in the skin are sectioned during the procedure. However, these problems often disappear after some time. There is no risk of further hearing loss due to the surgery.
Although designed to come off the post should they be contacted, the sound processor unit are quite fragile if impacted.
Both manufacturers have warranty and repair policies. An audiologist or the manufacturers may provide "loaner" unit.
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