Stapedotomy for Otosclerosis

How is Otosclerosis Treated?

Treatment depends on how much your hearing is affected and your personal preferences. Options include:

1. NO IMMEDIATE TREATMENT

  • If your hearing loss is mild and not bothersome, we recommend monitoring your hearing over time.

2. HEARING AIDS

  • Many patients manage well with hearing aids that amplify sound.

  • A good option if you prefer not to have surgery or if surgery is not suitable for you.

3. SURGERY

If hearing loss is significant or worsening, surgery can be very effective. The most common operation is called a stapedotomy.

  • Part of the stapes bone is carefully opened, and a tiny prosthesis replaces its function.

  • This allows sound to travel properly into the inner ear again.

  • About 90% of people notice significant improvement in hearing after surgery.

Possible risks of surgery include:

  • Changes in taste

  • Dizziness for a short time

  • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

  • Rarely, worsening hearing (less than 1%)