Stapedectemy Surgery

Stapedectomy is a hearing improvement surgery where the fixed stapes bone inside the middle ear is removed and replaced with a tiny prosthesis for stapes. When the stapes becomes stiff, sound cannot move properly, causing hearing loss. This minimally invasive ear surgery restores the natural movement of sound and helps patients hear better with clarity.

Why Stapedectomy is Done

Stapedectomy surgery is performed to treat otosclerosis, a condition where the stapes bone becomes hard and stops vibrating. When hearing aids are no longer enough, ENT surgery for hearing loss like stapedectomy offers long-term improvement.

How Stapedectomy Helps in Hearing Improvement

By replacing the immobile stapes with an artificial prosthesis, sound waves start traveling normally again. This allows the eardrum, middle ear, and inner ear to function smoothly, giving the patient improved hearing levels and better speech clarity.

Who Needs Stapedectomy Surgery? (Indications)

You may need stapedectomy surgery if you experience:

• Conductive hearing loss due to otosclerosis

• Reduced hearing even with hearing aids

• Family history of middle ear bone fixation

• Difficulty hearing low-pitched sounds

• Progressive hearing loss over months or years

Symptoms That Point Toward the Need for Stapedectomy

People who may require this surgery often notice:

• Gradual hearing loss

• Difficulty understanding speech

• Tinnitus (ringing in the ear)

• Hearing better in noisy places than quiet ones

• No pain but continuous decrease in hearing

Causes (Why the Stapes Becomes Stiff)

• Genetic tendency leading to abnormal bone growth

• Otosclerosis causing fixation of the stapes footplate

• Age-related bone changes

• Hormonal changes that may accelerate otosclerosis

Diagnosis Before Surgery

At ORL International Hospital, diagnosis includes:

• Pure tone audiometry

• Tympanometry

• CT scan of the temporal bone

• Otoscopic ear examination

• Consultation with an experienced otologist for stapedectomy

Types of Stapes Surgery

There are two main surgical approaches:

1. Stapedectomy

Removal of the entire stapes bone and placing a prosthesis.

2. Stapedotomy

A tiny hole is made in the stapes footplate and a prosthesis is inserted.
(Stapedotomy is a more advanced, minimally invasive ear surgery option.)

Benefits of Stapedectomy Surgery

• Significant improvement in hearing

• Long-term solution for otosclerosis

• Better sound clarity

• Reduced dependence on hearing aids

• Quick recovery and improved quality of life

Risks & Complications

Although rare with expert surgeons:

• Dizziness for a few days

• Taste disturbance

• Tinnitus

• Rare chance of hearing not improving

• Very rare nerve-related complications

Why Choose ORL International Hospital for Stapedectomy?

• Team of highly trained otologists and ENT surgeons

• Latest minimally invasive techniques

• Advanced stapes prosthesis options

• High success rate in hearing improvement surgery

• Top-quality care at an affordable cost

• Delhi’s best-equipped ENT OT for ear microsurgeries

Difference Between Stapedectomy, Mastoidectomy & Tympanoplasty

Stapedectomy is a minimally invasive hearing improvement surgery used to treat otosclerosis, is the condition inside the ear where one of the tiny hearing bones (stapes bone) becomes hard or stuck. Because this bone cannot move, sound cannot travel properly, and you start to experience hearing loss. During the procedure, the fixed stapes is replaced with a tiny prosthesis that restores natural sound vibration. It helps in improving hearing clarity, reducing dependence on hearing aids, and enhancing daily communication. ORL International Hospital offers advanced, safe, and effective stapedectomy for long-term hearing benefits.