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Stapes surgery, also known as Stapedectomy, replaces the damaged stapes bone of the middle ear with an artificial device that aids in hearing. The stapes bone is one of the three tiny bones present in the middle ear. The stapes bone, also called the stirrup, is a “U-shaped bone”, which plays a vital role in transmitting the sound waves to the inner ear while vibrating. A damaged stirrup leads to hearing impairment, and in such cases, a stapes replacement surgery is a must. The stapes surgery also helps treat Osteosclerosis – a condition characterised by abnormal growths around the stapes bone.

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