Prostheses for stapes surgery.
A variety of different implants are available today for use by the otologic surgeon. All prostheses are well tolerated, and the risks of complication as a result of their implantation are comparable. The most commonly used prostheses are the wire-Teflon piston and the stainless steel bucket handle. Although the otologic surgeon has a wide variety of prostheses to choose from, most have a preference for one particular type. Results of hearing improvement following a successful stapedectomy is more a function of the surgeon's experience than of the type of prosthesis used. As James L. Sheehy, MD, so often says, "if a technique is working well for you, don't change for change's sake" (personal communication, 1994).
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