What is the preferred surgical technique for improving hearing loss due to otosclerosis?
A)meatoplasty
B)otothesis
C)stapedectomy
D)tympanoplasty

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Otosclerosis is a conductive hearing loss that occurs when the ossicles become softened,spongy,highly vascular,and partially or totally fixed.Treatment options include hearing aids or surgery to remove the stapes (stapedectomy)and implant a plastic prosthesis.Some clients may opt to skip treatment.

What Is the Preferred Surgical Technique for Improving Hearing Loss