Tag: otosclerosis

January 29, 2026 / Mohammed looti

OTOSCLEROSIS

Introduction to Otosclerosis Otosclerosis is a chronic, progressive auditory disorder affecting the bony labyrinth of the inner and middle ear, primarily characterized by the abnormal remodeling of bone tissue. The term literally means “hardening of the ear,” reflecting the resultant fixation of the tiny bones responsible for transmitting sound. This condition manifests as a focal […]

November 24, 2025 / Mohammed looti

FENESTRATION

Definition and Historical Context Fenestration, in the context of otology, refers to a specialized surgical procedure involving the creation of a new opening, or “window,” in the bony labyrinth of the inner ear. Historically, this intervention was designed to bypass the compromised functionality of the fixed ossicular chain, particularly the footplate of the stapes, which […]