Web Directory

» About.com: Otosclerosis
   Offers a brief description of the disorder, symptoms and treatment options. Find links to articles and related resources.
   http://deafness.about.com/cs/etiology/a/otosclerosis.htm

» American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery: What You Should Know about Otosclerosis
   Includes information on what should be expected after a stapedectomy.
   http://www.entnet.org/HealthInformation/otosclerosis.cfm

» AudiologyNet: Otosclerosis and Stapedectomy
   Directory features annotated links describing the disease and treatment.
   http://www.audiologynet.com/otosclerosis-stapedectomy.html

» Bupa: Otosclerosis
   Factsheet providing information on this disease, its symptoms, complications, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
   http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/otosclerosis.html

» Defeating Deafness: Otosclerosis Factsheet
   Offers a profile of the condition and discusses possible causes and treatment alternatives.
   http://www.deafnessresearch.org.uk/?lid=1638

» Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Minnesota: Otosclerosis
   Find background information on this condition and how it can be treated.
   http://www.ent.umn.edu/ent/clinics/otologyneurotology/eardisorders/otosclerosis/

» Discovery Health: Otosclerosis
   Presents an illustrated guide to the disorder written for laymen. Features information on prevention, causes and risks of the condition.
   http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=2336

» Ear Problems: Otosclerosis
   Fact sheet from the Better Health Channel provides background details, information on risk factors, diagnosis, treatment methods and self-care after surgery.
   http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Ear_problems_-_otosclerosis?OpenDocument

» Ear Surgery Information Center: Otosclerosis
   A description of this disorder and a discussion on its progression. Symptoms are discussed and hearings aids as well as surgery.
   http://www.earsurgery.org/otoscl.html

» Encyclopedia of Surgery: Stapedectomy
   Provides a description, diagnosis, and aftercare.
   http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/Pa-St/Stapedectomy.html

» Healthopedia.com - Otosclerosis (Otospongiosis)
   Article offers an overview of the condition with information on causes, risk factors, symptoms, testing and treatment alternatives. Features photos.
   http://www.healthopedia.com/otosclerosis/

» Hear-it: Otosclerosis
   Offers a brief description of the disorder as it relates to progressive deafness in young adults.
   http://www.hear-it.org/page.dsp?forside=yes&area=154

» House Clinic - Otosclerosis
   Article details background information on the condition and provides a description of drug and surgery treatment options.
   http://www.houseearclinic.com/otosclerosis.htm

» MEEI: Otosclerosis
   The Massachusetts Ear and Eye Infirmary provides an illustrated guide to this condition and discusses surgical treatment options and information about success rates.
   http://www.masseyeandear.org/for-patients/patient-guide/patient-education/diseases-and-conditions/otosclerosis/

» MEI: Otosclerosis Patient Brochure
   Information on the disorder and treatment provided by the Michigan Ear Institute. Includes a discussion of the cochlear and stapedial forms of the disease.
   http://www.michiganear.com/o/70-otosclerosis-patient-brochure-

» MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Otosclerosis
   Illustrated guide features symptoms, alternative names, causes, incidence, and risk factors.
   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001036.htm

» NICDC: Otosclerosis
   The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders offers a profile of the disease, symptoms, and treatment options. Features links to related sites.
   http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/otosclerosis.asp

» Otorrhinolaryngology: Otosclerosis
   Christiane Ribeiro Anias profiles the condition and offers information on the course and prognosis of treatment regimes.
   http://www.medstudents.com.br/otor/otor6.htm

» Otosclerosis
   Provides a definition of the disease including information on the fenestral and retrofenestral forms of the disorder. Features a photo gallery.
   http://www.medcyclopaedia.com/library/topics/volume_vi_2/o/otosclerosis.aspx?s=Otosclerosis&mode=1&syn=&scope=

» Patient UK: Otosclerosis
   Information on this condition, its epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, investigation, management, treatment, prognosis and prevention.
   http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Otosclerosis.htm

» Stapedectomy
   Provides information on this surgical treatment for deafness that is caused by the medical condition Otosclerosis. Includes an animation showing how the condition causes deafness.
   http://www.stapedectomy.co.uk/

» UCSD Medical Center: Otosclerosis
   Jeffrey P. Harris provides an illustrated guide to the condition which includes symptoms and diagnostic information.
   http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/surgery/otolaryngology/ear/otosclerosis.htm