Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Ossicular Prosthesis

An implant used to replace one or more of the ear ossicles. They are usually made of plastic, Gelfoam, ceramic, or stainless steel.

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Abstract

An implant used to replace one or more of the ear ossicles. They are usually made of plastic, Gelfoam, ceramic, or stainless steel.

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Synonyms

24 entry terms
  • Implant, Ossicular Replacement
  • Ossicular Replacement Implant
  • Ossicular Replacement Prostheses
  • Ossicular Replacement Prosthesis
  • Prostheses, Ossicular Replacement
  • Prosthesis, Ossicular Replacement
  • Replacement Implant, Ossicular
  • Replacement Prostheses, Ossicular
  • Replacement Prosthesis, Ossicular
  • Implants, Ossicular Replacement
  • Ossicular Prostheses
  • Ossicular Replacement Implants
  • Ossicular Replacement Prosthese
  • Prostheses, Ossicular
  • Prosthesis, Ossicular
  • Replacement Implants, Ossicular
  • Implant, Middle Ear
  • Middle Ear Implant
  • PORP
  • TORP
  • Ear Implant, Middle
  • Ear Implants, Middle
  • Implants, Middle Ear
  • Middle Ear Implants

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

note short entry terms TORP, and PORP standing for Total Ossic Replace Prosth ( = drum-to-foot plate) and Partial Ossic Replace Prosth ( = drum-to-stapes)

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History Note

98(87)

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Previous Indexing

  • Ear Ossicles (1966-1986)
  • Prosthesis (1966-1986)
  • Tympanoplasty (1966-1986)

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  1. E07w.695w.550w

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WV 230

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ossicular Prosthesis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009998. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009998
  2. Ossicular Prosthesis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ossicular_replacement_prosthesis
  3. Ossicular Prosthesis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16976334