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Fusion of the ear bonesDefinition: Fusion of the ear bones is the joining of the bones of the inner ear�-- the�incus, malleus, and stapes bones. This fusion results in a hearing loss, because these tiny bones�are not moving and vibrating in reaction to sound waves.�
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Expectations (prognosis):
Calling your health care provider:
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| Review Date: 8/8/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin Fung, M.D., FRCS(C), Department of Otolaryngology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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