Otosclerosis mostly affects:
Correct Answer: Stapes
Description: Otosclerosis is caused by immobility of the stapes. Its most distinctive feature is conductive hearing loss, but sensorineural hearing loss and veigo are also common; tinnitus is infrequent. Otosclerosis is suggested by a positive family history, a tendency toward onset at an earlier age, the presence of conductive hearing loss, or bilateral symmetric auditory impairment Treatment with a combination of sodium fluoride, calcium gluconate, and vitamin D may be effective. If not, surgical stapedectomy should be considered.
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