Stapedectomy is the procedure that involves the surgical removal of the stapes followed by the insertion of a prosthesis. It is useful for the management of hearing loss due to otosclerosis (a hereditary condition characterized by abnormal bone growth around the stapes). The risk associated with the procedure includes dizziness, hearing loss, tinnitus, taste abnormalities, and facial paralysis.
Stapedectomy - Indications, Contraindications, Surgical Procedure, and Complications
Stapedectomy is the surgical removal of stapes (tiny bone in the middle ear) to treat hearing loss caused by otosclerosis (abnormal bone formation on stapes).
