Is there anything I can’t do with a cochlear implant?

There are certain things you can’t do with a cochlear implant, either to protect you or the implant. These include: 

  • exposure to strong magnetic fields, such as an MRI scanner

  • immersion in water (unless you have a waterproof processor)

  • high-impact activities, such as contact sports, that may damage the implant 

  • exposure to extreme force or high speeds 

  • exposure to electrical fields (such as an electric fence), electrosurgery, electric medical devices, or electric shocks

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