81. ► Otosclerosis A medical encycopedia article on the topic otosclerosis. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/001036.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury ... Z Maryland Medical Center Programs Department of Orthopaedics Home Medical Reference Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Otosclerosis Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition: Otosclerosis is an abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that causes hearing loss Alternative Names: Otospongiosis Causes, incidence, and risk factors: 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 (worsening over time) hearing loss Otosclerosis is the most frequent cause of middle ear hearing loss in young adults, affecting about 10% of the population of the US. Otosclerosis usually affects both ears, and is most commonly seen in women, 15 to 30 years old. Risks include pregnancy (which may trigger onset) and a family history of hearing loss. Caucasians are more susceptible to otosclerosis than others. Ear anatomy Review Date: 8/29/2002 Reviewed By: Jason Newman, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Washington, DC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

82. Otosclerosis Definition - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular Medical Term Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=25696

83. Otosclerosis - Veterans Affairs Canada otosclerosis is a primary disorder of the bone of the otic capsule otosclerosisis an overgrowth of part of the temporal bone of the skull, http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/providers/sub.cfm?source=eguidelines/otoscl

84. Discovery Health :: Diseases & Conditions :: Otosclerosis otosclerosis involves the formation of new bone that affects two structures withinthe ear, known as the cochlea and labyrinth. The cochlea is a coneshaped http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=2336&page=1

85. Otosclerosis otosclerosis Updated March 25, 2005 Frequently Asked Questions otosclerosisNew York Eye and Ear Infirmary; otosclerosis University of California, http://www.noah-health.org/en/ear/disorders/otosclerosis.html

Skip navigation About NOAH Help English Spanish Both Advanced NOAH Ear and Hearing/Balance Disorders Change text size: Otosclerosis Updated: March 25, 2005 Fact Sheet: What You Should Know About Otosclerosis Frequently Asked Questions: Otosclerosis New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Otosclerosis University of California, San Diego Otosclerosis National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Otosclerosis Boys Town National Research Hospital Otosclerosis Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Understanding Otosclerosis Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center Researched by NOAH Contributing Editor: NOAH Team NOAH Ear and Hearing/Balance Disorders Specific Disorders > Otosclerosis Health Topics Index A to Z Page of the Month Advanced Search ... Feedback

86. Hearing Loss From Otosclerosis: Health Topics: UI Health Care otosclerosis is a disorder of the bone that surrounds the inner ear. otosclerosis can cause the stapes to become fixed, so that it cannot beat on the http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/hearing/hear4684.html

Health Topics Category Index Health Topics for Hearing Department of Otolaryngology Otolaryngology Clinics Send comments and questions to staff@uihealthcare.com University of Iowa, Iowa City, 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.

87. Otosclerosis otosclerosis. The stapes, or stirrup bone, is located in the middle ear. In otosclerosis, the stapes bone becomes fixed and does not vibrate normally. http://www.ohsu.edu/ent/ear/otosclerosis.html

OTOSCLEROSIS The stapes, or stirrup bone, is located in the middle ear. This bone normally vibrates as sound waves strike the eardrum. In otosclerosis, the stapes bone becomes fixed and does not vibrate normally. This lack of normal vibration leads to a conductive hearing loss. This hearing loss can be corrected surgically. The surgery is known as a stapedectomy . In the surgery, a platinum or stainless steel piston is used to bypass that portion of the stapes that is not working correctly. This surgery is extremely effective and is done on an outpatient basis. Hearing aids are also an option in relieving the perceived hearing loss in otosclerosis. Otosclerosis can sometimes worsen in pregnancy and can sometimes run in families. See also Back to Otology and Neurotology Home Page Back to Otology/Neurotology/Skull Base Surgery Homepage

88. About Otosclerosis Information about otosclerosis, provided by Dr. James J. Holt. http://www2.marshfieldclinic.org/earsurgery/otosclerosis.asp

Online Privacy Contact Us Home Clinic ... Search Search our provider or clinic directory, specialties, jobs, events and more... Contact Us Questions or Comments? What Is Otosclerosis? Otosclerosis is a condition affecting the stapes bone. A normal stapes bone moves like a small piston; sounds cause the piston to vibrate. In otosclerosis, a callus of bone accumulates on the stapes creating a partial fixation. This limits the movement of the stapes bone, which results in hearing loss. What Causes Otosclerosis? There is a specific gene, which if present in the patient’s genetic make up, can result in the development of otosclerosis. Some medical studies have implicated the measles virus as a factor in causing otosclerosis. In some women with otosclerosis, pregnancy can accelerate the process. Is There Anything The Patient Did To Cause Otosclerosis? There is nothing a person does or does not do to cause otosclerosis. Most people do not have the gene that causes otosclerosis. Patients do not have control over their genetic make up. What Are The Symptoms Of Otosclerosis?

89. The Lions Ear And Hearing Institute otosclerosis is a relatively common cause of hearing loss and may run in families The hearing loss caused by otosclerosis is often treatable by surgery. http://www.lehi.com.au/clinics/patient/otosclerosis.asp

HEARING THE NEED OF THE COMMUNITY About the Institute Professor Marcus Atlas Launch Speeches Annual Reports ... Vertigo from BPPV Introduction Otosclerosis is a relatively common cause of hearing loss and may run in families. The disorder is a condition affecting the bones of the middle ear, and is only known to effect humans. The hearing loss caused by otosclerosis is often treatable by surgery. The normal ear and hearing loss The ear is divided into the external, middle and inner ear. Sound waves pass into the external ear and vibrate the eardrum. The movements of the eardrum are transmitted into the middle ear by three small bones. These are the malleus (hammer), incus (anvil) and the stapes (stirrup). The bones transform sound waves into vibrations of the inner ear fluids, turning sound waves into electrical impulses. The external and middle ear act as conductors of sound and the inner ear is the receiver. A disorder of the external or middle ear causes a conductive hearing loss. A problem involving the inner ear causes a sensorineural or nerve hearing loss. Otosclerosis often causes a combination of these hearing losses but the dominant component is conductive. Otosclerosis Otosclerosis causes tiny areas of bone to harden. These hardened areas may affect the stapes bone, inner ear or both of these areas. Pure inner ear otosclerosis is rare. Otosclerosis typically begins in the teenage years or third decade of life. The condition is reported more frequently in females and usually, but not always, involves both ears. Carefully performed and accurate hearing tests determine the degree of hearing loss due to stapes or inner ear involvement.

90. Pamphlet By: National Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders: O Full text of the article, otosclerosis Industry Trend or Event from Pamphletby National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0DVD/is_1999_May_7/ai_62351983

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91. UT Hearing Aids - Otosclerosis The UTHouston Audiologists provide comprehensive, superior care for all yourhearing needs. From hearing aid selection and fitting to diagnosis and testing 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. UT Physicians Email comments to webmaster@ucplus.org Visit www.UTdocs.com

92. Otosclerosis This publicorientated fact sheet about otosclerosis is made available on the Web The leaflet explains what otosclerosis is, explains the mechanism of http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/D010040.html

low graphics Otosclerosis broader: Ear Diseases other: Earache Hearing Disorders Otosclerosis This public-orientated fact sheet about otosclerosis is made available on the Web by the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders, which is part of the US National Institutes of Health. The leaflet explains what otosclerosis is, explains the mechanism of hearing and how otosclerosis impairs hearing, and discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition. Additional sources of information are listed. Patient Education Handout [Publication Type] Otosclerosis Last modified: 09 Sep 2005

93. Hearing: Hearing Loss From Otosclerosis otosclerosis is a disorder of the bone that surrounds the inner ear. Unlike some causes of hearing loss, otosclerosis that results in a hearing loss may http://www.baptistonline.org/health/library/hear4684.asp

About Us Contact Us Site Map Go ... Hearing Otosclerosis Hearing Assistive Listening Devices Decting Hearing Problems Hearing Aids Hearing Loss - Sensorineural ... Protect Your Hearing For Life 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 at the oval window, between middle and the inner ear. The stapes is a tiny middle ear bone that attaches to the oval window. It transmits sound waves by banging on it like a drum. Otosclerosis can cause the stapes to become fixed, so that it cannot "beat on" the drum. However, many people are unaware that they have otosclerosis, because the condition does not always affect the oval window. When otosclerosis affects the inner ear, nerve deafness and dizziness may result. Otosclerosis may affect one or both ears. It is almost always accompanied by ringing in the ear. About one million people in the U.S. are affected by this hereditary disorder. This condition may occur in childhood, but hearing loss doesn't occur until a person is 20-40 years old. It is most commonly seen in Anglo women and becomes active during pregnancy. It is also one of the leading causes of hearing loss in the elderly population. Unlike some causes of hearing loss, otosclerosis that results in a hearing loss may be treated. This involves surgery to stabilize or replace the small bones of the inner ear. These bones function to transmit sound waves to the eardrum, much like a drum stick on a drum. If they become soft or frozen in place, they cannot do their job. Surgery can usually return hearing to a normal or near normal status. If surgery is not appropriate, a hearing aid may be useful.

94. Otosclerosis - ABC Homeopathy Forum ABC Homeopathy Forum otosclerosis. Is there anybody who have good adviceabout otosclerosis homeopathic remedies ? Re otosclerosis, From passkey Log http://www.abchomeopathy.com/forum2.php/16898/

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95. Department Of Otolaryngology - UT Memphis - Otosclerous otosclerosis is a disease in which there is abnormal hardening of the bone We know that otosclerosis is an inherited disorder and that many people with http://www.utmem.edu/otolaryngology/Patients&Public/Ear&BalanceCenter/Otoscleros

The Ear and Balance Center: Otosclerosis What is Otosclerosis? Otosclerosis is a disease in which there is abnormal hardening of the bone of the ear. This hardening causes the third middle ear bone, known as the stapes, to become fixed. Fixation of the stapes prevents it from moving and thus, prevents the transmission of sound of the middle ear to the inner ear. What causes Otosclerosis? There are many interesting studies that pertain to the abnormalities of bone in the ear. We know that otosclerosis is an inherited disorder and that many people with this disorder will report similar symptoms in their parents or siblings. Other patients report no family history of this disorder. This is not because their family members were not affected by otosclerosis, but rather because the hardening of the bone within the ear did not take place in the region of the stapes. How is otosclerosis diagnosed? Otosclerosis is diagnosed by a combination of the patient history, physical examination, and a hearing test that shows significant middle ear (conductive) hearing loss. This diagnosis can only be confirmed at the time of surgery when the abnormal bony growth is visualized within the middle ear. What are the treatments for Otosclerosis?

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Search Mamma.com for "otosclerosis" Search: Normal Definitions Short defs (Pronunciation Key) o·to·scle·ro·sis Listen: t -skl -r s s n. A disease of the ear in which the movement of the stapes within the oval window becomes impeded by abnormal deposits of spongy bone, leading to a progressive loss of hearing. o to·scle·rot ic -r t k adj. Back to Search Back The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

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English Dictionary Advanced otorrhea Otorrh/a otorhinolaryngologist ... Otocranial otosclerosis hereditary disorder in which ossification of the labyrinth of the inner ear causes tinnitus and eventual deafness See also: genetic disease Otoscope Otoscopeic Otoscopy ... English dictionary Add the dictionary search box to your site! Free translation Word of the day: Quintilllion

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99. Otosclerosis (from Ear Disease) --  Encyclopædia Britannica otosclerosis (from ear disease) The commonest cause for progressive hearing lossin early and middle adult life is a disease of the hard shell of bone that http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-65092

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100. BestDoctors.com Inner Ear Disorders What Is Otosclerosis And What Is otosclerosis And What s The Treatment? otosclerosis is a unique diseaseof the bone of the inner ear that also affects the bone of the middle ear. http://www.bestdoctors.com/en/askadoctor/s/sperling/nsperling_050100_q3.htm

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