Otosclerosis is a unique otic capsule dysregulation characterised by abnormal bone remodelling that progresses through an active “spongiotic” phase and a later sclerotic phase. Genetic predisposition ...

Otosclerosis is one of many hearing disorders found only in humans, affecting the otic capsule. It occurs when the joints between the ossicles in the middle ear become hardened with age. The formation ...

Otosclerosis is a common disorder that leads to conductive hearing loss. Most patients with otosclerosis also have tinnitus and surgical treatment is known to improve hearing as well as tinnitus. Some ...

“The results can be considered significant since there are no drug therapies for otosclerosis and surgery is currently the only effective treatment. However, due to the hereditary nature of the ...