TECHNIQUE FOR REMOVAL OF EAR OSSICLES: A DIAGONAL CORONAL SECTION METHOD

Abstract

The present study is under taken to retrieve the ossicles intact from the temporal bone to measure the various parameters of these ossicles in North Indian population for designing and constructing the implants. The method adopted in this study is easy and reliable method to retrieve the ossicles, especially stapes, the most fragile bone. This method proves out to be less destructive and is suggested as routine procedure for extracting the tiny bones which can be used for further research purposes and learning material for medical students.