Clinical Otolaryngology | 2019
In‐office ossicular chain reconstruction using hydroxyapatite cement
Abstract
A novel in-office and minimally-invasive ossicular chain reconstruction using hydroxyapatite bone cement between the incus and stapes is demonstrated. Better adhesion between the cement and the bones was attained via partly removing the mucosa on the incus and stapes capitulum as well as preserving the fibrous band between the incus and stapes. This case is a proof of concept, with audiometric improvements in both 2-month and 6-month follow-up periods, especially for selected patients with unique circumstances and an incudostapedial discontinuity.