Fusion of the Ear Bones Overview
Learn About Fusion of the Ear Bones
Fusion of the ear bones is an abnormal joining of the three bones of the middle ear. These are the incus, malleus, and stapes bones. Fusion or fixation of the bones leads to hearing loss because the bones are not moving and vibrating in reaction to sound waves.
Treatment options include hearing aids to amplify the sound and surgery to improve the middle ear conduction of sound.
Related topics include:
- Chronic ear infection
- Otosclerosis
- Middle ear malformations
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Published Date: May 02, 2024
Published By: Josef Shargorodsky, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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