To restore hearing loss, which is usually due to otosclerosis, stapedectomy is performed
It is performed in a hospital or outpatient surgical facility under local or general anesthetic
A stapedectomy is used to treat progressive hearing loss caused by otosclerosis, a condition in which spongy bone hardens around the base of the stapes.
Harold Frederich Schuknecht has written: 'Stapedectomy' -- subject(s): Stapedectomy 'Pathology of the ear' -- subject(s): Diseases, Ear
Stapedectomy is a surgical procedure in which the innermost bone (stapes) of the three bones.of the middle ear is removed, and replaced with a small plastic tube of stainless-steel wire (a prosthesis) to improve the movement of sound to the inner ear.
The most serious risk is an increased hearing loss, which occurs in about 1% of patients. Because of this risk, a stapedectomy is usually performed on only one ear at a time.
A stapedectomy is a surgical procedure performed to treat hearing loss caused by otosclerosis, a condition where the stapes bone in the middle ear becomes fixed. The procedure involves removing the fixed stapes bone and replacing it with a prosthetic device to improve hearing.
It is removal of parts of the middle ear and insertion of prosthesis parts
Full recovery takes about three weeks but hearing should improve immediately
Stapedectomy
Yes it is! I had a stapedectomy which was successful for 4 days. I did exactely what my doctor told me to do but on the 5th day after the operation, I experienced complete hearing loss again. The doctor said that it was possible for the prosthesis to have slipped from the bone and will require a second operation to refit it.
Yes-I have horrible ringing and pressure--it constantly feels as if I am in an airplane.
The CPT code for a left stapedectomy with footplate drill out is 69630. This code specifically describes the surgical procedure to remove the stapes bone and may involve drilling out the footplate to improve hearing. It’s important to verify the specific details of the procedure to ensure proper coding.