Aids A hearing aid works well in overcoming hearing loss due to otosclerosis. You will be advised to consider a hearing aid as it is safe and effective. However, most health plans do not cover the cost. The operation may be done under local or general anesthesia and can usually be carried out as an 'outpatient' procedure. Overnight hospitalization remains an option if dizziness is a concern.
Recovery is usually short.
The total removal will result in better low frequency hearing but poorer high frequency hearing than a partial removal. A partial removal may be done with the laser or microdrill to help minimize the effects of the surgery on the inner ear. Surgical Recommendation Recommendations for surgery are based on the level of hearing loss in both ears and the status of the inner ear function. A hearing aid will help if hearing is affected. In some cases, the inner ear function also improves so that a hearing aid may not be necessary.