People with otosclerosis almost never become totally deaf, and will usually be able to hear with a hearing aid or with surgery plus a hearing aid. In older people, the tendency for additional hearing loss is diminished due to the hardening of the bones.

Otosclerosis cannot be prevented.

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Otosclerosis is a common hereditary condition. About 10% of the Caucasian population has some form of otosclerosis, however, it is rare among other ethnic backgrounds. Women are more likely than men to suffer from otosclerosis.

Untreated otosclerosis eventually results in total deafness, usually in both ears.