Prosthesis for ossicular chain reconstruction

摘要

A prosthesis for reconstruction of the auditory ossicles. The prosthesis comprises essentially a goblet-shaped member, preferably of stainless steel or like inert material, the cup portion of which is disposed to receive the capitulum of the stapes while the stem portion is inserted into a hole drilled into the body of the incus. The prosthesis thus bridges the space between the stapes head and incus, the incus being repositioned against the malleus and the tympanic membrane.