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Ear Disorders (Expert Forum)
oteosclerosis
Answered by
Eric P Wilkinson, MD - Exostosis (Surfer's Ear), Otolaryngology
Los Angeles - CA
Questions in the Ear Disorders forum are answered by Dr. Eric Wilkinson. Topics include acoustic neuroma, skull base tumors, hearing loss, cochlear implants, stapes surgery, eardrum repair, chronic ear infection,
facial nerve problems, childhood deafness, vertigo, balance disorders, and tinnitus.
oteosclerosis
by ladypar, Apr 11, 2008 10:11PM
i had a stapendectomy 16 yrs ago in rt ear my worse one . igot a hearing aid for it . it is now my better ear i should have had left ear done now thats my worse ear . have only 15 per cent so want to get a stapendectomy so i can get an aid for that ear. imnow in good health but late 60,s can this be done and who does this laser surgery?
Doctor's Answer
by Eric P Wilkinson, MD, Apr 12, 2008 10:10PM
, Apr 12, 2008 10:10PM
To: ladypar
Hi Ladypar,
Your suitability for surgery really depends on your tuning fork exam and audiometry. If your Rinne test is negative at 512 Hertz (meaning you hear bone conduction greater than air conduction with a 512 Hertz tuning fork) you may be a candidate for surgery.
See an experienced ear surgeon for an assessment. If you tell me where you are, I can refer you to an experienced surgeon.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical
advice - the information presented is for patients education only.
Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your
individual case.
Your suitability for surgery really depends on your tuning fork exam and audiometry. If your Rinne test is negative at 512 Hertz (meaning you hear bone conduction greater than air conduction with a 512 Hertz tuning fork) you may be a candidate for surgery.
See an experienced ear surgeon for an assessment. If you tell me where you are, I can refer you to an experienced surgeon.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical
advice - the information presented is for patients education only.
Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your
individual case.
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inverness, spring hill or any area near , gainsville is 1 hr but for a good surgeon thats okay also. Thanks so much.
ladypar