Partial tympanoplasty prosthesis.Kurz Medical, Inc., offers the CliP[R] Partial Prosthesis prosthesis (prŏs`thĭsĭs): see artificial limb. prosthesis Artificial substitute for a missing part of the body, usually an arm or leg. for 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. bone reconstruction. Meeting the demands for an even safer standardized connection between the stapes stapes /sta·pes/ (sta´pez) [L.] the innermost of the auditory ossicles; it articulates by its head with the incus and its base is inserted into the oval window sta·pes n. pl. head and the implant was the design objective for this lightweight, self-retaining, uniquely shaped titanium prosthesis. This implant has been developed through close cooperation between Kurz Medical and the Dresden University Hospital ENT ENT ears, nose, and throat (otorhinolaryngology). ENT abbr. ear, nose, and throat ENT ear, nose and throat. ENT Ears, nose & throat; formally, otorhinolaryngology department. The method of coupling the CliP Partial Prosthesis on the stapes is revolutionary: A titanium, seven-pronged clip is simply "clicked" onto the stapes head. Because of its built-in resilience, it provides excellent sound transmission and a solid implant fit. The risk of postoperative implant dislocation with resulting hearing impairment is reduced with this new ossicular-coupling technique. Circle 127 on Reader Service Card [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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