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22 Σεπ 2022 · Otosclerosis affects the tiny stirrup bones in the middle ear. It causes gradual hearing loss and usually affects both ears, though sometimes only one.
Otosclerosis is most often caused when one of the bones in the middle ear, the stapes, becomes stuck in place. When this bone is unable to vibrate, sound is unable to travel through the ear and hearing becomes impaired (see illustration).
Otosclerosis can happen when abnormal bone growth in your middle or inner ear interferes with sound’s ability to travel. This can lead to mild, moderate or severe hearing loss. Treatments include hearing aids, cochlear implants or stapedectomy (a type of surgery).
17 Σεπ 2014 · Otosclerosis is a medical condition that affects the bones of the middle ear, specifically the stapes bone. The stapes bone, also known as the stirrup bone, is one of the three tiny bones in the middle ear responsible for transmitting sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear.
9 Φεβ 2023 · Otosclerosis is a condition of the middle ear that involves abnormal bone remodeling. Otosclerosis causes tissues to harden around three bones called the stapes, incus, and malleus. What is...
As the bone around the ear changes with otosclerosis, problems may result in the function of the ear. This most commonly occurs when the bone of the otic capsule grows onto the stapes (or "stirrup") bone.
Symptoms of otosclerosis include: Otosclerosis is a common cause of hearing loss in younger adults. Symptoms usually start between the ages of 30 to 50. If you have symptoms of otosclerosis, your GP will usually check inside your ears and may refer you to: The 2 main treatment options for otosclerosis are hearing aids or surgery.
