Ossicular replacement prosthesis. (Production Marketplace).Micromedics offers the Spiggle & Theis Titanium titanium (tītā`nēəm, tĭ–) [from Titan], metallic chemical element; symbol Ti; at. no. 22; at. wt. 47.88; m.p. 1,675°C;; b.p. 3,260°C;; sp. gr. 4.54 at 20°C;; valence +2, +3, or +4. Ossicular os·si·cle n. A small bone, especially one of the three bones of the middle ear. [Latin ossiculum, diminutive of os, bone; see ost- in Indo-European roots. Replacement Prosthesis prosthesis (prŏs`thĭsĭs): see artificial limb. prosthesis Artificial substitute for a missing part of the body, usually an arm or leg. to simplify the reconstruction of the ossicular chain. The implant consists of a trimmable shaft and a perforated per·fo·ra·ted adj. Pierced with one or more holes. top plate. The shaft is notched at 1-mm intervals for easy trimming, which requires the hospital to stock only two sizes of the Total Prosthesis and two sizes of the Partial Prosthesis. The prosthesis offers the benefits of titanium--biocompatibility and biostability--together with a very low complication rate and excellent hearing results. Micromedics has designed a full set of top-quality instruments to optimize the surgical procedure. For more information and a free procedure video, contact Micromedics. Circle 128 on Reader Service Card |
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