Is the prosthesis length in malleostapedotomy for otosclerosis revision surgery predictable?
The clinical practice will show whether a preoperative calculation of expected prosthesis length in MS based on the length of the formerly used stapes prosthesis is possible and helpful.
The clinical significance of these findings is limited, but it needs to be considered in future research. Abstinence from smoking may, however, be a useful means of primary prevention of certain types of LBP.