We were able to demonstrate that simultaneous treatment of a patient with a neuromodulation device for deep brain stimulation (DBS) or occipital nerve stimulation (ONS) plus a cochlear implant is a possible treatment option, and that both systems are able to work within their specifications without interference from each other. A large patient population with indications for both systems could profit from this in the future.
Keywords: Cochlea implant; Deep brain stimulation; Interference; Neuromodulation; Occipital nerve stimulation.