title: Ossicular chain reconstruction. Capitulum to malleus.
abstract: Ossicular chain reconstruction is most commonly performed for an absent or diseased incus. Reestablishing continuity by placing a strut prosthesis between the stapes capitulum and malleus handle minimizes the possibility of extrusion and displacement. Strut prostheses are made of hydroxyapetite, which is a highly biocompatible material that bonds to living bone.
authors.affiliation: Michigan Ear Institute, Farmington Hills.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Kartush
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006801:Humans; D007188:Incus / Q000601:surgery*; D008307:Malleus / Q000601:surgery; D009998:Ossicular Prosthesis; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013201:Stapes Surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials