Otosclerosis Treatment in Turkey
About Otosclerosis
Key Highlights
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Highly effective in restoring hearing for conductive hearing loss caused by otosclerosis.Often eliminates or significantly reduces the need for a hearing aid.Typically performed as an outpatient procedure with minimal hospital stay.Uses microsurgical techniques for precision and minimal tissue disruption.Long-term success rates are generally high with proper patient selection.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of conductive or mixed hearing loss confirmed to be due to otosclerosis.
- A significant air-bone gap (typically >15-20 dB) on audiometric testing.
- Poor speech discrimination despite adequate amplification.
- Patient dissatisfaction with hearing aid performance or a desire to avoid hearing aids.
- Stable hearing loss with no signs of active inner ear (sensorineural) deterioration.
- Good general health to tolerate surgery and anesthesia.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive audiological evaluation (audiogram, tympanometry) to confirm diagnosis.
- Pre-operative counseling with the ENT surgeon to discuss risks, benefits, and expectations.
- Discontinuation of blood-thinning medications (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) as advised by the doctor.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before surgery if general anesthesia is planned.
- Arranging for transportation home post-surgery as driving is not permitted.
- Informing the surgeon of all current medications and allergies.
Risks & possible complications
- Complete sensorineural hearing loss (rare but serious).
- Partial or no improvement in hearing.
- Dizziness or vertigo, usually temporary.
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ear) that may worsen or appear.
- Alteration or loss of taste on the side of the tongue (usually temporary).
- Facial nerve injury (very rare).
- Perforation of the eardrum or infection.
- Displacement of the prosthesis requiring revision surgery.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Patients go home the same day or after an overnight observation.
- Avoid blowing nose forcefully, flying, or heavy lifting for several weeks.
- Keep the ear dry; use a protective cap while bathing.
- Prescribed antibiotics and possibly steroids to prevent infection and reduce inflammation.
- Follow-up appointment in 1-2 weeks for packing removal and initial check-up.
- Avoid water sports and loud noises during the initial healing period.
- Hearing improvement may be noticeable immediately but often stabilizes over 4-6 weeks.
- A final hearing test is typically done 2-3 months post-surgery.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-4 weeks for normal activities, 6-8 weeks for full stabilization
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering otosclerosis in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for otosclerosis compare across other countries where we have data.
Rahul Johnson, a 42-year-old high school...
Rahul Johnson, a 42-year-old high school music teacher, first noticed a gradual hearing loss in his late twenties, which he attributed to years of loud band rehearsals. Over the past five years, it worsened significantly, particularly in his right ear, making it difficult to hear his students' questions and follow conversations in the staff room. He also developed a persistent, low-pitched tinnitus. After struggling in silence, his wife encouraged him to see an ENT. Dr. Chen diagnosed otosclerosis, explaining that the stapes bone in his middle ear was fixed. She recommended a stapedectomy, describing it as a delicate procedure to replace the immobilized bone with a tiny prosthesis. Rahul was anxious about the risks to his hearing and career. The surgery under local anesthesia was surreal, he could hear the sounds of the procedure but felt no pain. The immediate post-op period involved dizziness and a full feeling in the ear. After six weeks, the packing was removed. The result was profound. The constant ringing was gone, and he could hear whispers and the subtle nuances of music again. Emotionally, he moved from a place of quiet isolation and professional frustration to joyful re-engagement with his world, deeply grateful for the simple sounds he had missed.
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