Stapedotomy/stapedectomy prosthesis
Prosthetic implant (Teflon piston, Teflon-wire Schuknecht-type, or titanium) connecting the incus (long process) to the oval window after perforating or removing the stapes footplate, restoring acoustic transmission.
How it is used
Otosclerosis surgery (stapedotomy/stapedectomy) for conductive hearing loss from stapes fixation.
Clinical tip
The piston's diameter clinically affects hearing outcomes, not only the prosthesis material.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-15.
Dates derived from the project's public version-control history on GitHub, not a live collaborative edit log.