Ossicle Direct

Damage to these bones typically leads to , where sound cannot physically reach the inner ear.

The middle bone that connects the malleus to the stapes. It acts as a lever to amplify sound vibrations. ossicle

The ossicles do more than just pass vibrations; they act as a sophisticated audio processor: Damage to these bones typically leads to ,

Many ossicle issues can be surgically corrected with a stapedectomy or by replacing the bones with tiny prostheses. Ossicles: Function & Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic ossicle

Abnormal bone growth (usually around the stapes) that causes it to fuse and stop moving.