ArticleJournal of otology2020
Study of morphologic variability of incudostapedial angle and its relation with temporal bone pneumatization.
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- Exploration of Automated Measurement for Ossicular Chains Based on 3-Dimensional Geometric Information.Cyborg and bionic systems (Washington, D.C.) · 2025Article
- Assessment of the ability of the radiological incudo-stapedial angle to predict the stapedotomy technique type: a prospective case-series study.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2023Article
- Changes of incudostapedial joint angle in stapedotomy: does it impact hearing outcomes?European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionOptimal sound transmission across the ossicular chain is dependent on the appropriate alignment of the middle ear ossicles. Incudostapedial joint (ISJ) is conventionally considered to be at right angle.
objectiveWe intended to study the ISJ anatomy and the impact of temporal bone pneumatization on the same.
methodsIn a cadaveric study comprising of 47 human temporal bones, canal wall down mastoidectomy was carried out under microscopic guidance keeping the ossicular chain intact. The morphology of ISJ was recorded and analysed with respect to the pneumatization status of the temporal bone. The data analysis was performed using statistical software Stata version 12.0.
resultsThe mean ISJ angle for the 47 bones was 90.5
conclusionThe ISJ angle shows considerable variations. This variability needs to be taken into account when undertaking middle ear reconstructive procedures, specifically the ones involving the stapes footplate. The mastoid pneumatization does not appear to have an impact on the ISJ angle.
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