Directory of Otosclerosis Resources

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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.

Resources in This Category

• About.com: Otosclerosis

  http://deafness.about.com/cs/etiology/a/otosclerosis.htm
  Offers a brief description of the disorder, symptoms and treatment options. Find links to articles and related resources.

• AudiologyNet: Otosclerosis and Stapedectomy

  http://www.audiologynet.com/otosclerosis-stapedectomy.html
  Directory features annotated links describing the disease and treatment.

• Ear Problems: Otosclerosis

  http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Ear_problems_-_otosclerosis?OpenDocument
  Fact sheet from the Better Health Channel provides background details, information on risk factors, diagnosis, treatment methods and self-care after surgery.

• Encyclopedia of Surgery: Stapedectomy

  http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/Pa-St/Stapedectomy.html
  Provides a description, diagnosis, and aftercare.

• MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Otosclerosis

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001036.htm
  Illustrated guide features symptoms, alternative names, causes, incidence, and risk factors.

• MEEI: Otosclerosis

  http://www.masseyeandear.org/for-patients/patient-guide/patient-education/diseases-and-conditions/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

  http://www.michiganear.com/o/70-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.

• NICDC: Otosclerosis

  http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/otosclerosis.asp
  The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders offers a profile of the disease, symptoms, and treatment options. Features links to related sites.

• Otosclerosis

  http://www.tchain.com/otoneurology/disorders/hearing/otoscler.html
  Doctors Timothy C. Hain and Alan Micco provide background information on the causes and treatment of the condition. Features illustrations and references cited.

• Patient: Otosclerosis

  http://patient.info/health/otosclerosis-leaflet
  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

  http://patient.info/doctor/otosclerosis-pro
  Information on this condition, its epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, investigation, management, treatment, prognosis and prevention.

 

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