81. Otosclerosis otosclerosis, otosclerosis is a fairly frequent cause of hearing loss,and is of particular interest because it can be cured. The http://www.innerear.com/book8.htm

Useful Info Nasal Allergy Assitive Listening Devices How the Ear Works Medications for Ear Problems ... Tonsil/Sinus/Ear Disease in Children Otosclerosis Otosclerosis is a fairly frequent cause of hearing loss, and is of particular interest because it can be cured. The word comes from two basic words: oto meaning ear, and sclerosis meaning hardening. It is literally a hardening of the third ear bone or stapes. The condition tends to occur in families, but may skip generations on occasion. The condition occurs when new bone is formed which locks the stapes into position. When this occurs, the stapes cannot move and therefore sound cannot pass on to the inner ear. The condition generally starts early, and worsens progressively year to year. In women, pregnancy may speed up its development. Otosclerosis is diagnosed by hearing tests, and may be treated in two basic ways: Obviously, one is with the use of a hearing aid. The major advantage of a hearing aid is that it is absolutely safe , but the disadvantage is that the sound produced has a mechanical quality to it. Another disadvantage is the necessity of wearing the device either in the ear or above it. Batteries also have to be replaced, of course.

82. Surgery Door - Medical Conditions otosclerosis Stapedectomy Medical Conditions last reviewed October 2000. Whatis otosclerosis? otosclerosis otosclerosis. How does otosclerosis occur? http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medcon/detail2.asp?level2=Otosclerosis

83. FamilyHaven: Otosclerosis -- One Cause Of Hearing Loss otosclerosis One Cause Of Hearing Loss. Back to Inside the Body.If, over the get through. That's what happens in otosclerosis. The http://www.familyhaven.com/health/otos.html

Health Magazines Health Books Free Internet Access Health Shopping Guide ... Personal Ads Otosclerosis One Cause Of Hearing Loss Back to Inside the Body If, over the years, you have become increasingly aware that your hearing isn't what it used to be, you may quite possibly be suffering from "otosclerosis" or hardening of the bone in the middle ear. About one-third of the people with hearing problems have this condition. The sounds around you are picked up by your outer ear and carried to the hearing nerve in the inner ear, which carries them to the brain, where they are recognized as sounds. This sound is carried in the form of vibrations, which move from the eardrum, across a chain of three small bones in the middle ear, to the inner ear. If the bones in the middle ear are unable to vibrate, the sound fails to get through. That's what happens in otosclerosis. The bone which is affected is the stapes, (stay'pees) a stirrup-shaped bone which is nearest the inner ear. As a result of a bony overgrowth, this normally movable bone becomes fixed, the membrane which separates it from the inner ear hardens and the movement of sound is cut down. The tendency for hardening of these structures us hereditary, that is, it is passed from the parent to the child. It takes place slowly over a period of years. People usually become aware of it in young adulthood.

84. Otosclerosis | Building Better Health You are here Home Health A to Z otosclerosis HealthTopics AZ otosclerosis. Stonely, Dorothy Elinor. http://www.buildingbetterhealth.com/topic/topic100587239

Medical Library Cool Tools Women's Health Men's Health ... Drug Dictionary You are here: Home Health A to Z Health Topics A-Z Otosclerosis Stonely, Dorothy Elinor Below: Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Otosclerosis is an excessive growth in the bones of the middle ear which interferes with the transmission of sound. Description The middle ear consists of the eardrum and a chamber which contains three bones called the hammer, the anvil, and the stirrup (or stapes). Sound waves passing through the ear cause the ear drum to vibrate. This vibration is transmitted to the inner ear by the three bones. In the inner ear, the vibrations are changed into impulses which are carried by the nerves, to the brain. If excessive bone growth interferes with the stapes ability to vibrate and transmit sound waves, hearing loss will result. Otosclerosis is classified as a conductive disorder because it involves the bones of the ear, which conduct the sound to the nerve. If a person has hearing loss classified as neural, the nerve conducting the impulses to the brain is involved. Otosclerosis is a common hereditary condition. About 10% of the caucasion population has some form of otosclerosis, however, it is rare among other ethnic backgrounds. Women are more likely than men to suffer from otosclerosis. It is the most common cause of conductive hearing loss between the ages of 15-50, but if the bony growth affects only the hammer or anvil, there are no symptoms and the condition goes undetected. Disease affecting the stapes is also associated with progressive hearing loss.

85. Health Ency.: Disease: Otosclerosis otosclerosis. Causes and Risks. otosclerosis is an inherited disorderinvolving the growth of abnormal spongy bone in the middle ear. http://www.accessatlanta.com/shared/health/adam/ency/article/001036.html

SEARCH: The Web Yellow Pages HOME AJC.COM Illustrated Health Encyclopedia Important notice Ency. home Disease O Otosclerosis Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Alternative names: Otospongiosis Definition: An abnormal bone growth in the middle ear which causes hearing loss Causes and Risks Otosclerosis is an inherited disorder involving the growth of abnormal spongy bone in the middle ear. This growth prevents the stapes (stirrup bone) from vibrating in response to sound waves, thus leading to progressive conductive hearing loss Otosclerosis is the most frequent cause of middle ear hearing loss in young adults, affecting about 10% of the population of the U.S. Otosclerosis usually affects both ears, and is most commonly seen in women, 15 to 30 years old. Risks include a family history of hearing loss and pregnancy (may trigger onset). Caucasians are more susceptible to otosclerosis than others. Ency. home Disease O Please read this Important notice Also Check Out Subscribe to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Home Autos Classifieds ... Our Sponsors By using AccessAtlanta.com you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement . Please read it. Privacy statement Registered site users: edit your profile

86. Otosclerosis Is A Conductive Hearing Loss Caused By Plague On The Ossicles. otosclerosis is a conductive hearing loss caused by plague on theossicles. NOTES Here is some more information on otosclerosis. http://www.csun.edu/~vcoao0el/de361/de361s81_folder/tsld018.htm

Otosclerosis is a conductive hearing loss caused by plague on the ossicles. Another type of conductive hearing loss that occurs more in girls than boys around the early twenties is otosclerosis. This is a condition in which a sort of plaque covers the ossicles to the point where they become immobilized. This can create a severe conductive hearing loss. If it is not rectified, a person would probably have to learn speech reading and/or sign language to communicate. Medical intervention can, fortunately, usually restore hearing to its former level. A doctor will simply peel back the eardrum (excuse me, Tympanic membrane) and insert a probe to jostle the ossicles. This will free them and restore hearing. If otosclerosis is not treated, it can cause complications which will make treatment more complex. NOTES: Here is some more information on Otosclerosis. Previous slide Next slide Back to first slide ... View graphic version

87. Surgical Treatment Of Otosclerosis In The Elderly: A Retrospective Study Surgical Treatment of otosclerosis in the Elderly a RetrospectiveStudy Il trattamento chirurgico dell'otosclerosi nell'anziano. http://www.uniud.it/acta/previous/X0060_04Ferrario.html

Surgical Treatment of Otosclerosis in the Elderly: a Retrospective Study Il trattamento chirurgico dell'otosclerosi nell'anziano. Risultati di un'analisi retrospettiva F. Ferrario, G. Spriano, R. Piantanida, A. Macchi, P. Boschini Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital 17 (6), 419-424, 1997 Key Words: Middle Ear Diseases - Otosclerosis - Elderly - Surgical Treatment Abstract: Back to index

88. Stapes Surgery - Stapedectomy - Otosclerosis All about stapes surgery, stapedectomy and otosclerosis. In a disease called otosclerosisit becomes fixed and does not transmit sound as efficiently. http://www.entusa.com/stapedectomy.htm

Video of Stapes Surgery Post-Op Care Complications The stapes (small bone in photograph to the right) is one of the three bones in the middle ear. It transmits sound from the incus to the inner ear. In a disease called otosclerosis it becomes fixed and does not transmit sound as efficiently. A stapedectomy is a procedure which removes a portion of this bone and places a prosthesis to transmit the sound (a House Wire Prosthesis is shown in the photograph to the right). The disease is most commonly found in young women. It is often made worse by pregnancy and the use of birth control pills. Otosclerosis was once very common, but with fluoridation of drinking water the disease has all but disappeared. Search PubMed for Stapedectomy Search PubMed for Otosclerosis Search PubMed for Fluoride and Otosclerosis In performing a Stapedectomy, the Stapes and all or part of its footplate is removed (light blue) and a prosthesis is placed between the Incus (dark blue) and the inner ear to restore hearing. The relationship between the footplate and inner ear structures is very important. The distance between the stapedial footplate and the saccule varies from 1.0 to 1.4mm and from the footplate to the utricle varies from 0.7 to 1.4 mm. In 25 specimens the shortest distance between the footplate and the saccule was 0.8 mm and between the footplate and the utricle was 0.38 mm.* In patients with Meniere's disease the endolymph is under high pressure and the membranes of the utricle and saccule are distended. Sometimes they reach the footplate. Stapedectomy in these patients is very hazardous and there is a high risk of postoperative deafness.

89. Otosclerosis otosclerosis. Definition otosclerosis is an excessive growth in the bones ofthe middle ear which interferes with the transmission of sound. http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00059330.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Otosclerosis Definition Otosclerosis is an excessive growth in the bones of the middle ear which interferes with the transmission of sound. Description The middle ear consists of the eardrum and a chamber which contains three bones called the hammer, the anvil, and the stirrup (or stapes). Sound waves passing through the ear cause the ear drum to vibrate. This vibration is transmitted to the inner ear by the three bones. In the inner ear, the vibrations are changed into impulses which are carried by the nerves, to the brain. If excessive bone growth interferes with the stapes ability to vibrate and transmit sound waves, hearing loss will result. Otosclerosis is classified as a conductive disorder because it involves the bones of the ear, which conduct the sound to the nerve. If a person has hearing loss classified as neural, the nerve conducting the impulses to the brain is involved. Otosclerosis is hereditary. Acquired illness and accidents have no relationship to its development. The primary symptom of otosclerosis is loss of hearing. In addition, many people experience

90. CCHS Clinical Digital Library otosclerosis Clinical Resources. Miscellaneous otosclerosis Clinical ResourcesHealth Reviews for Primary Care Providers on the Internet Homepage http://cchs-dl.slis.ua.edu/clinical/otorhinolaryngology/ear/inner-ear/otoscleros

Clinical Resources by Topic: Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Otosclerosis Clinical Resources Pediatrics Geriatrics Pathology Clinical Guidelines ... Miscellaneous Resources See also: General Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Clinical Resources Otosclerosis Patient/Family Resources Goldman: Cecil Textbook of Medicine 21st Ed.-2000 (MD Consult): Table of contents Health Sciences Library subscription INFO Chapter 517 - Hearing and Equilibrium: Access document Ferri: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment - 2003 (MD Consult): Table of contents Health Sciences Library subscription INFO Otosclerosis (Otospongiosis) Access document MD Consult Reference Books: Table of contents Keyword search Health Sciences Library subscription INFO MD Consult Reference Books for The Merck Manual 17th Ed.-1999: Table of contents Chapter 82: Approach to the Patient with Ear Problems: Table of contents General: Access document Hearing Loss: Access document Chapter 84: Tympanic Membrane and Middle Ear: Table of contents General: Access document Otosclerosis: Access document Family Practice Handbook 4th Ed.-2001:

91. Otosclerosis otosclerosis. otosclerosis is a relatively common disease characterisedby growth of a bony material in the middle ear. In the middle http://www.sonorom.ro/otosclerosis.htm

despre Sonorom Auzul copiilor nostri Echipamente audiologie Otosclerosis Otosclerosis is a relatively common disease characterised by growth of a bony material in the middle ear In the middle ear a chain of 3 tiny bones (ossicles), the hammer, anvil and stirrup , constitutes a leverage mechanism that conducts the air vibrations of sound to the fluid filled cavities of the inner ear. Otosclerosis may lead to the stirrup ossicle gradually becoming fixed in the oval window, bordering on the inner ear. Transmission of sound waves to the inner ear is thereby reduced or blocked. It is often possible to treat otosclerosis by surgery when the disease has reached a certain stage. The stirrup is loosened from the oval window, or the original stirrup is removed and replaced by an artificial one. People suffering from otosclerosis may often benefit from a hearing aid Would you like to know more about the function of the ear ? Click for more information. You may also point the cursor at the illustration to see what the various parts of the hearing system are called.

92. 1999; Null Expression Of COL1A1 In Clinical Otosclerosis Abstract 439, Date 2/16/99, Session M, Podium , 845a. Null expressionof COL1A1 in clinical otosclerosis. *MJ McKenna (Harvard Medical http://www.aro.org/archives/1999/439.html

Abstract , Date , Session M , Podium , 8:45a Null expression of COL1A1 in clinical otosclerosis *M.J. McKenna (Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary); A.G. Kristiansen (Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary) Otosclerosis shares a striking similarity of clinical, histopathologic and genetic characteristics with mild osteogenesis imperfecta. A recent study has revealed a significant association between clinical otosclerosis and the COL1A1 gene which is known to harbor mutations which result in osteogenesis imperfecta. It has been demonstrated that the majority of mutations in mild osteogenesis imperfecta (type 1) occur within the COL1A1 gene and result in null expression of the mutant allele. Supported by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (5 RO1 DC03401) and by the American Otological Society

93. Kathryn, Otosclerosis, Chronic Illness, Children I learned that I have a hearing problem called otosclerosis. otosclerosisis sort of like arthritis, but it happens in the bones inside your ear. http://www.faculty.fairfield.edu/fleitas/kat.html

M y name is Kathryn and I am ten years old. I want to tell you about me and about my brother Matthew and what it's like to be his sister. First I think I'll tell you about me since I know so much about that. Then on another page, I'll tell you what I think about having Matthew for a brother. Matthew's got this condition called idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis, and his story's on another page , so you've got a lot of choices! O K, here goes. I learned that I have a hearing problem called otosclerosis. Otosclerosis is sort of like arthritis, but it happens in the bones inside your ear. Bet you didn't know you even HAD bones in your ear, right? What happens is that a very spongy type of extra bone grows in the ear and it crowds around the other little bones so that they have a hard time making sense of sound. This problem keeps me from hearing everything other people hear. Luckily I can still hear most things. Want to know what it's like? Try rubbing your hands lightly on your ears when someone is talking to you and you'll get the idea. K ids at school sometimes tease me about my problem, mostly because I have to take speech class. I have trouble saying some sounds because I can't hear them correctly. Sometimes the kids tease me because when I don't hear their questions correctly, I answer them with something that doesn't always make sense. I guess my answer must sound silly to them, but for me, it's really frustrating. To make things worse, I often can't figure out what they're laughing about.

94. Hearing Loss From Otosclerosis:Health Topics:UI Health Care Hearing Loss From otosclerosis. otosclerosis is a disorder of the bone thatsurrounds the inner ear. Many people are unaware they have otosclerosis. http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/hearing/hear4684.html

Health Topics Category Index Health Topics for Hearing Department of Otolaryngology Otolaryngology Clinics - UI Health Care's digital library Send comments and questions to staff@uihealthcare.com University of Iowa Hearing Loss From Otosclerosis Otosclerosis is a disorder of the bone that surrounds the inner ear. A more accurate term for this is otospongiosis, which means spongy bone. This disorder often occurs in the bones, between middle and the inner ear. The stapes is a tiny middle ear bone that transmits sound waves by banging on another area, like a stick on a drum creates sound. Otosclerosis can cause the stapes to become fixed, so that it cannot "beat on" the drum. Many people are unaware they have otosclerosis. When it affects the inner ear, nerve deafness and dizziness may result. One or both ears may be affected. It is almost always accompanied by ringing in the ear, which is called tinnitus. About one million people in the U.S. are affected by this hereditary ear disorder. It may occur in childhood, but hearing loss does not occur until a person is 20 to 40 years old. It is mostly seen in white women and may become active during pregnancy. It is also one of the leading causes of hearing loss in the elderly. Unlike some causes of hearing loss, a hearing loss caused by otosclerosis can be treated. Treatment includes surgery to stabilize or replace the small bones of the inner ear. Surgery can usually return hearing to a normal or near normal status. If surgery is not possible, a hearing aid may be helpful.

95. Knoxnews.com: Community Health: otosclerosis Audio link of text below. The condition known as Meniere’s(MANEEE-AIRZ) disease was first described in 1861, but http://web.knoxnews.com/health/ent/ears/oto.shtml

KnoxNews.com GoVols.com GoLadyVols.com GoSmokies.com ... Women's Health Otosclerosis Audio link of text below The condition known as Meniere’s (MANE-EE-AIRZ) disease was first described in 1861, but even today the cause is not known. It's a disorder that affects the inner ear, and can disrupt both hearing and balance. Symptoms include attacks of vertigo, dizziness, nausea, hearing loss, and tinnitus (TIN-IT-US), or ringing in the ear. It may begin in one ear and spread to the other. While there's no absolute cure, an ear, nose and throat specialist may develop a treatment program to alleviate the pain and decrease the frequency or severity of the attacks. If you or a loved one have symptoms of Meniere’s disease, see a specialist to try and control the condition. Ears Home Hearing impairment Causes of hearing loss Diagnosis of hearing loss ... What is hyperacusis? Looking for a health-care provider or facility? Try MarketSearch... Physicians Dentists Hospitals in Knoxville Alcoa Clinton Gatlinburg Lenoir City Loudon Maryville Oak Ridge Pigeon Forge Sevierville

96. Otosclerosis | AHealthyAdvantage You are here Home Health A to Z otosclerosis. otosclerosis. Stonely,Dorothy Elinor. otosclerosis is a common hereditary condition. http://www.ahealthyadvantage.com/topic/topic100587239

Site Search Ills and Conditions Women's Health Men's Health Senior Health ... Self-Care Centers Go To Premera Home Provider Directory Preferred Drug List Cool Tools ... Health A-Z You are here: Home Health A to Z Otosclerosis Otosclerosis Stonely, Dorothy Elinor Below: Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Otosclerosis is an excessive growth in the bones of the middle ear which interferes with the transmission of sound. Description The middle ear consists of the eardrum and a chamber which contains three bones called the hammer, the anvil, and the stirrup (or stapes). Sound waves passing through the ear cause the ear drum to vibrate. This vibration is transmitted to the inner ear by the three bones. In the inner ear, the vibrations are changed into impulses which are carried by the nerves, to the brain. If excessive bone growth interferes with the stapes ability to vibrate and transmit sound waves, hearing loss will result. Otosclerosis is classified as a conductive disorder because it involves the bones of the ear, which conduct the sound to the nerve. If a person has hearing loss classified as neural, the nerve conducting the impulses to the brain is involved. Otosclerosis is a common hereditary condition. About 10% of the caucasion population has some form of otosclerosis, however, it is rare among other ethnic backgrounds. Women are more likely than men to suffer from otosclerosis. It is the most common cause of conductive hearing loss between the ages of 15-50, but if the bony growth affects only the hammer or anvil, there are no symptoms and the condition goes undetected. Disease affecting the stapes is also associated with progressive hearing loss.

97. ORL: CAS OTOSCLEROSIS ORL Les dossiers classés en otosclerosis . CT EAR, CT,EAR, DISEASES,otosclerosis. PARANASALSINUSES, SURGERY,PARANASALSINUSES, INJURIES,otosclerosis. http://www.med.univ-rennes1.fr/cerf/iconocerf/idx/R/OTOSCLEROSIS.html

CT : EAR, CT,EAR, DISEASES,OTOSCLEROSIS DISEASES : EAR, CT,EAR, DISEASES,OTOSCLEROSIS EAR, TOMOGRAPHY,OTOSCLEROSIS,EAR,DISEASES EAR : EAR, CT,EAR, DISEASES,OTOSCLEROSIS EAR, TOMOGRAPHY,OTOSCLEROSIS,EAR,DISEASES INJURIES : PARANASAL SINUSES, SURGERY,PARANASALSINUSES, INJURIES,OTOSCLEROSIS PARANASAL SINUSES : PARANASAL SINUSES, SURGERY,PARANASALSINUSES, INJURIES,OTOSCLEROSIS SURGERY : PARANASAL SINUSES, SURGERY,PARANASALSINUSES, INJURIES,OTOSCLEROSIS TOMOGRAPHY : EAR, TOMOGRAPHY,OTOSCLEROSIS,EAR,DISEASES Total: 3 cas cliniques Sommaire ORL

98. Youth: Audición, Pérdida Auditiva, Tinnitus, Ruido, Música. otosclerosis La otosclerosises una de las causas más comunes de sordera progresiva en adultos jóvenes. http://www.spanish.youth.hear-it.org/page.dsp?page=1855

99. Otosclerosis | BluePrint For Health You are here Home Health A to Z otosclerosis.otosclerosis. Stonely, Dorothy Elinor. http://blueprint.bluecrossmn.com/topic/topic100587239

Search COMPLEMENTARY CARE Acupuncture Massage therapy Fitness centers ... SITE AWARDS You are here: Home Health A to Z Otosclerosis Otosclerosis Stonely, Dorothy Elinor Below: Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Otosclerosis is an excessive growth in the bones of the middle ear which interferes with the transmission of sound. Description The middle ear consists of the eardrum and a chamber which contains three bones called the hammer, the anvil, and the stirrup (or stapes). Sound waves passing through the ear cause the ear drum to vibrate. This vibration is transmitted to the inner ear by the three bones. In the inner ear, the vibrations are changed into impulses which are carried by the nerves, to the brain. If excessive bone growth interferes with the stapes ability to vibrate and transmit sound waves, hearing loss will result. Otosclerosis is classified as a conductive disorder because it involves the bones of the ear, which conduct the sound to the nerve. If a person has hearing loss classified as neural, the nerve conducting the impulses to the brain is involved. Otosclerosis is a common hereditary condition. About 10% of the caucasion population has some form of otosclerosis, however, it is rare among other ethnic backgrounds. Women are more likely than men to suffer from otosclerosis. It is the most common cause of conductive hearing loss between the ages of 15-50, but if the bony growth affects only the hammer or anvil, there are no symptoms and the condition goes undetected. Disease affecting the stapes is also associated with progressive hearing loss.

100. UT Hearing Aids - Otosclerosis otosclerosis. The most common cause of conductive hearing loss in adultsis otosclerosis. otosclerosis is thought to be an inherited condition. http://www.uthearingaids.com/hearloss/otosclerosis.htm

Home Hearing loss Types of hearing loss Back Otosclerosis The most common cause of conductive hearing loss in adults is otosclerosis. About 10% of the entire population has otosclerosis but only 10% of those have hearing loss as a result. The loss results from fixation of the stapes (the third bone in the middle ear) so that sounds cannot be transported to the inner ear . Otosclerosis is thought to be an inherited condition. It usually begins in early adulthood and progresses slowly, typically causing up to a 60 dB loss in both ears. Surgical treatment is very effective, with over 90% of patients achieving normal hearing levels. University Care Plus Email comments to webmaster@ucplus.org Visit www.UTdocs.com

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