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Otosclerosis does not go away on its own but is highly treatable. We offer noninvasive and surgical treatments that can improve your hearing. Our otolaryngologists, audiologists, and otologic surgeons work with you to develop a treatment plan based on your symptoms and preferences.
- Specialized expertise: Stanford Health Care Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) provides world-renowned care. We can tell otosclerosis from other conditions that cause hearing loss and know how to successfully treat it.
- Groundbreaking treatments: We offer advanced treatments for otosclerosis that require in-depth knowledge and surgical expertise.
- A collaborative team: Our ENT, hearing, and balance specialists work together to provide compassionate care that prioritizes your needs.
- Clinical trials: Our active research efforts provide eligible patients with early access to promising therapies available only at Stanford Health Care.
- Ease of access: You can find providers, treatment, and support services at convenient locations across the Bay Area. We make it simple to get the care you need—anywhere and anytime.
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Types of Treatment for Otosclerosis
For mild otosclerosis, we may recommend noninvasive strategies. But if you have significant hearing loss, you may consider surgery. Our otologic surgeons have extensive expertise treating complex ear conditions and helping people regain their hearing.
Treatments we offer include:
You may not need treatment right away. With watchful waiting, we’ll keep a close eye on your condition and intervene if your symptoms get worse.
Medications may help slow disease progression, but do not help improve hearing loss. Sodium fluoride and bisphosphonates are two types of medications doctors may prescribe, but data demonstrating their effectiveness is limited.
Hearing aids amplify the sound around you so you can hear. We recommend hearing aids for people with otosclerosis who have conductive hearing loss caused by immobility of the stapes. Our specialists work with you to figure out the type, fit, and settings that work best for you.
Surgery is an option for people with advanced conductive hearing loss from otosclerosis. Using small incisions and tiny instruments, we perform microsurgery to fix the delicate structures in your ear.
We use a microsurgical procedure called stapedectomy (or stapedotomy). This procedure involves removing all or part of the stapes and replacing it with an artificial device (prosthesis).
On occasion, we may recommend cochlear implant surgery. This procedure may help restore hearing for people with significant inner ear hearing loss (sensorineural) in addition to mechanical hearing loss (conductive).
To request an appointment with a hearing loss specialist, call 650-723-5281.