Stapedotomy Surgery - Basic Steps

Stapedotomy surgery is a procedure in which the innermost bone (stapes) of the three bones (the stapes, the incus, and the malleus) of the middle ear is removed, and replaced with a prosthesis. it is also know as Stapedectomy surgery. Performed to improve the movement of sound to the inner ear, stapedectomy treats progressive hearing loss caused by otosclerosis, a condition in which spongy bone hardens around the base of the stapes.

Steps of Stapedotomy Surgery

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Elevating the tympanic membrane (ear drum)
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The ossicular chain is tested
for motion
The stapes bone is removed
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The stapes footplate is openedVein graft covers the opening of the footplate
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The prosthesis is placed onto
the Incus
The prosthesis resting on the vein graft

 


Download: Surgery for Hearing Restoration, by Dr. Neil Sperling

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