stapedectomy
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Stapedectomy is a surgical procedure to address hearing loss caused by otosclerosis. Otosclerosis is a condition where abnormal bone growth in the middle ear immobilizes the stapes, a small bone that transmits sound vibrations. This immobilization prevents sound waves from reaching the inner ear, resulting in conductive hearing loss.123
The surgery involves removing the affected stapes and replacing it with a prosthetic device, often made of plastic or wire. This procedure aims to restore the transmission of sound vibrations and improve hearing. While generally effective, surgery may not be feasible in all cases due to the extent of otosclerosis or other ear conditions. Patients with mild cases or those whose hearing doesn't fully recover may benefit from hearing aids.123
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human earFunction of the ossicular chain…fixed stapes is removed (stapedectomy) and replaced by a tiny artificial stapes can normal hearing be approached. Fortunately, operations performed on the middle ear have been perfected so that defects causing conductive impairment often can be corrected and a useful level of hearing restored.
Read More…fixed stapes is removed (stapedectomy) and replaced by a tiny artificial stapes can normal hearing be approached. Fortunately, operations performed on the middle ear have been perfected so that defects causing conductive impairment often can be corrected and a useful level of hearing restored.
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Today this operation, known as stapedectomy, is the one most often used to correct fixation of the stapes by otosclerosis.
Read MoreToday this operation, known as stapedectomy, is the one most often used to correct fixation of the stapes by otosclerosis.
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