Changes of incudostapedial joint angle in stapedotomy: does it impact hearing outcomes?

ConclusionThe stapedotomy operation increased the ISJ angle. The success of postoperative auditory outcomes had more to do with the ISJ angle change than the value of the angle itself, indicating there is no universal ideal ISJ angle that surgeons should aim for during stapedotomy.

Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - February 20, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research