Hearing Results for Ossicular Reconstruction Using a Cartilage-Connecting Hydroxyapatite Prosthesis With a Spearhead

Abstract

The cartilage-connecting hydroxyapatite prosthesis with a spearhead was found to restore hearing to a satisfactory level. The extrusion rate was relatively low. The cartilage-connecting hydroxyapatite prosthesis with a spearhead is an effective ossicular implant and offers an attractive alternative for ossicular reconstruction, particularly for total ossicular reconstructions.