At Medikeri’s Super Speciality ENT Centre, we offer specialized stapedectomy surgery for patients with otosclerosis—a condition where abnormal bone growth affects the movement of the stapes bone in the middle ear. This procedure restores sound transmission and significantly improves hearing.

PROCEDURE OVERVIEW

Stapedectomy is performed to remove the fixed or immobile stapes bone and replace it with a prosthesis that allows sound to pass efficiently to the inner ear. The diagnosis is confirmed through hearing tests and imaging, which help assess the extent of otosclerosis and plan the surgery.

ANESTHESIA & PREPARATION

The procedure is generally performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on patient preference and surgical needs. Preoperative evaluations include pure tone audiometry and imaging studies, with instructions provided on fasting and medication adjustments.

SURGICAL TECHNIQUES

A small incision is made in the ear canal. Using a microscope or endoscope, the surgeon carefully removes the immobile stapes bone and inserts a tiny prosthetic device. This prosthesis restores the connection between the incus and the inner ear, re-establishing the hearing pathway.

MINIMALLY INVASIVE APPROACHES

The surgery is done through the ear canal, without any external cuts. Advanced microsurgical or endoscopic techniques ensure minimal disruption, precise placement of the prosthesis, and quicker recovery times.

CLOSURE & RECOVERY

After the prosthesis is placed, the area is stabilized with medicated packing in the ear canal. Most patients return home the same day. Full recovery and hearing improvement usually occur over several weeks, with gradual adjustment to the new hearing mechanics.

POST-SURGICAL CARE

Patients are advised to avoid loud noises, straining, water exposure, and flying for a few weeks. Follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor healing, remove packing, and evaluate hearing through repeat audiometry.

CONCLUSION

At Medikeri’s Super Speciality ENT Centre, stapedectomy is performed with precision and a commitment to restoring hearing in patients with otosclerosis. Our expert team ensures safe outcomes, advanced care, and improved quality of life for every patient.