Batson Lora, Rizzolo Denise
Lora Batson is a research assistant in the rheumatology department at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Mass. Denise Rizzolo is a research coordinator in the PA program at Kean University in Union, N.J., and a faculty member at the Pace Completion Program in New York City, N.Y. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
JAAPA. 2017 Feb;30(2):17-22. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000511784.21936.1b.
Otosclerosis is a complex and progressive disease of pathological bone remodeling that affects the otic capsule of the temporal bone, resulting in hearing loss. Although traditional diagnostic methods are still used, improvements in technology and research have paved the way for additional diagnostic techniques and advancements. The traditional treatment of otosclerosis, stapes surgery, is now being augmented or replaced by innovations in hearing aid technology and cochlear implants. Earlier diagnosis of otosclerosis can occur through understanding of the cause, risk factors, and current diagnostic testing.
耳硬化症是一种涉及病理性骨重塑的复杂且进行性疾病，会影响颞骨的耳囊，导致听力损失。尽管仍在使用传统诊断方法，但技术和研究的进步为更多诊断技术和进展铺平了道路。耳硬化症的传统治疗方法——镫骨手术，如今正被助听器技术和人工耳蜗植入的创新所补充或取代。通过了解病因、风险因素和当前的诊断测试，可以更早地诊断耳硬化症。
