Otosclerosis is a hearing condition in which the stapes in the ear becomes attached to the surrounding bone by an abnormal bone growth. Sound transmission is progressively impaired so that hearing in the affected ear deteriorates.
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- Ear Problems: Otosclerosis Fact sheet from the Better Health Channel provides background details, information on risk factors, diagnosis, treatment methods and self-care after surgery.
- Otosclerosis Doctors Timothy C. Hain and Alan Micco provide background information on the causes and treatment of the condition. Features illustrations and references cited.
- About.com: Otosclerosis Offers a brief description of the disorder, symptoms and treatment options. Find links to articles and related resources.
- AudiologyNet: Otosclerosis and Stapedectomy Directory features annotated links describing the disease and treatment.
- NICDC: Otosclerosis The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders offers a profile of the disease, symptoms, and treatment options. Features links to related sites.
- Encyclopedia of Surgery: Stapedectomy Provides a description, diagnosis, and aftercare.
- MEEI: Otosclerosis The Massachusetts Ear and Eye Infirmary provides an illustrated guide to this condition and discusses surgical treatment options and information about success rates.
- MEI: Otosclerosis Patient Brochure Information on the disorder and treatment provided by the Michigan Ear Institute. Includes a discussion of the cochlear and stapedial forms of the disease.
- Patient: Otosclerosis Provides information on this condition of the middle ear which mainly affects the stapes bone and causes gradual hearing loss. Includes causes, symptoms and treatment.
- Patient: Otosclerosis Information on this condition, its epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, investigation, management, treatment, prognosis and prevention.
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Otosclerosis Illustrated guide features symptoms, alternative names, causes, incidence, and risk factors.