Anatomy-based fitting (ABF) in cochlear implant (CI) users is an emerging method that individualizes the frequency allocation of the sound-coding strategies based on cochlear anatomy, aiming to reduce frequency-to-place mismatch and improve auditory outcomes.ObjectiveTo review current evidence on the rationale, processes, applications, and clinical significance of ABF, with a focus on its potential to improve speech...
Anatomy-based fitting for cochlear implants is a promising individualisation approach, but as a narrative review it provides no new efficacy data; audiologists and CI programmers should monitor emerging trial evidence before adopting it routinely.
Individualised frequency allocation in cochlear implant fitting could meaningfully improve speech perception outcomes, making this a high-priority area for future clinical trials.
- 01Anatomy-based fitting (ABF) customises cochlear implant frequency maps to each patient's inner-ear structure.