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

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)

DUI

D009998 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0015501

Previous indexing

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

History note

98(87)

Public note

98; see OSSICULAR REPLACEMENT PROSTHESIS 1987-97