An innovative procedure in Naples, a technological leap forward for hearing implants: the operation at the San Paolo Hospital.

OSIA hearing implant at San Paolo Hospital in Naples : a technological leap in the treatment of hearing loss . The Otolaryngology Unit at San Paolo Hospital of the ASL Napoli 1 Centro , directed by Giuseppe Panetti , successfully implanted two OSIA hearing aids in two different patients. This marks a significant innovation in the treatment of conductive and mixed hearing loss, as well as single-sided deafness.

What is hearing loss ?

In the past, the hospital used BAHA implants, passive bone conduction devices that offered good but limited benefits in terms of sound quality perceived by patients. In light of these results, the OSIA system was introduced, with the goal of offering superior acoustic performance and a better hearing experience. OSIA is an active and more effective technology because it is an active device that integrates a piezoelectric transducer implanted under the skin that directly generates vibrations transmitted to the bone.

What are OSIA hearing implants?

This technology eliminates signal losses due to the skin, allowing for more powerful, precise, and clear transmission, especially at high frequencies. The OSIA system ensures superior acoustic performance even in patients with moderate to severe hearing loss . It directly stimulates the bone without signal attenuation by the skin. The sound quality is more natural than passive systems. The battery is easily replaceable because a disposable one is used in the external processor, while the implanted internal part remains stable and does not require removal.

The technological and innovative intervention at the San Paolo Hospital in Naples

Furthermore, no components penetrate the skin, reducing the risk of infection or irritation. The processor is also thin and is magnetically attached behind the ear. It is compatible with wireless devices , such as smartphones and Bluetooth accessories. Finally, it is ideal for patients who cannot wear traditional hearing aids, such as those with chronic infections, auditory canal atresia, malformations, or previous surgeries.

The note from the ASL Napoli 1 Centro

The procedures were performed as day surgery . After the procedure, the two patients were activated with external processors and personalized acoustic adjustment and adaptation programs, in collaboration with a specialized audiological team. " The introduction of the OSIA system," Panetti explains, "represents an important step for the Campania healthcare system and in particular for the San Paolo Hospital in Naples ." " The initiative marks a significant milestone in the development of implantable hearing technologies in Southern Italy and was made possible thanks to the commitment of the strategic management of ASL Napoli 1 Centro, whose support played a decisive role in achieving this progress ."

Doctors' statements

“ The OSIA system,” Panetti continues, “represents one of the most advanced solutions in the field of hearing rehabilitation for patients who are not candidates for conventional hearing aids .” “ Thanks to its active technology, it offers high performance, aesthetic discretion, and modern connectivity, making a concrete contribution to improving patients' quality of life .”

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