Laser‐assisted fixation of a nitinol stapes prosthesis
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DOI: 10.1002/lsm.22738
Abstract: Otosclerosis is an inner ear bone disease characterized by fixation of the stapes and consequently progressive hearing loss. One treatment option is the surgical replacement of the stapes by a prosthesis. When so called “smart… read more here.
Keywords: prosthesis; fixation; assisted fixation; laser assisted ... See more keywords
New chamber stapes prosthesis – A preliminary assessment of the functioning of the prototype
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0178133
Abstract: Piston-stapedotomy is the most common method for hearing restoration in patients with otosclerosis. In this study, we have experimentally examined a prototype of a new chamber stapes prosthesis. The prototype was implanted in a human… read more here.
Keywords: new chamber; chamber; chamber stapes; prototype new ... See more keywords