Why doesn’t one program last forever? How often will I have to return to UMass Memorial for follow-up appointments?
Due to physiological changes within the ear, electrical threshold and comfort levels fluctuate over time. This is expected and does not indicate a problem with the implant. One of the most important components to our patients’ rehabilitation programs is the attention paid to the appropriateness of the program. We realize the importance of optimal access to speech and realize that even small changes to a program can result in large changes in speech understanding. The length of time between follow-up programming sessions typically ranges from six to 12 weeks.
