Hearing can be impacted by structural damage or malformation of the inner or outer ear. When this occurs, surgery can repair the ear’s structure and help restore hearing abilities.
The Barranco Clinic offers several hearing surgeries to help patients with these conditions. Our providers can select a surgery option for patients based on their type of hearing loss and the area of the ears that are affected.
Surgeries to repair hearing loss are categorized by the area they repair. There are two common types of hearing loss surgery which focus on the middle ear and the eardrum.
The stape is the bone in the middle ear that helps sound move smoothly through the ear. A stapedectomy is often used for patients with otosclerosis, which can affect the stape. For some patients with this condition, the stape does not develop properly and can affect sound and vibrations through the ears. This surgical procedure can help restore these functions and improve hearing by repairing the stape with a prosthetic.
This surgery helps repair, or even replace, the eardrum when damage has occurred. Patients may require a tympanoplasty when the eardrum has been injured by chronic infections or trauma. A tissue graft is used to repair the eardrum, or in some cases, it may be used to replace the entire eardrum. The surgeon can work through the ear canal, causing minimal scarring and improving hearing ability.
At The Barranco Clinic, you will receive an evaluation to determine if you are a candidate for surgery or if another method of care is best. The primary candidates for surgery are those who have damage to the inner or outer ear and are experiencing hearing loss as a result. It also includes those with growths or abnormalities that interfere with the natural path of sound.
The Barranco Clinic is one of Florida’s premier destinations for comprehensive care and modern ENT solutions. For over 20 years, we’ve helped patients improve their health and find relief from their ENT symptoms.
Our goal is to provide each patient with:
Personalized Treatment
Our providers prioritize listening and understanding your concerns to ensure you feel as though you are getting the attention you deserve.
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We’ve built a provider network that is staffed with physicians who specialize in all areas of ENT care. Our goal is to ensure each visit with a provider leaves you feeling confident in their care plan.
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Our providers believe in finding you long-term care solutions that address each of the symptoms affecting you, no matter how big or small.
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The Barranco Clinic is proud to be a member of the Central Florida community and strives to always be available for our neighboring communities.
This can vary, but on average, patients will begin experiencing results within a few weeks after surgery.
