Otology instruments are surgical tools specifically designed for procedures related to the ear, including the external ear, middle ear, and inner ear. These instruments are used by otologists, ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeons, and audiologists for diagnostic and surgical interventions. Here are some common otology instruments:
Ear Speculum:
Used for examining the external ear canal, ear speculums come in various sizes and shapes to accommodate different patient populations.
Tuning Forks:
Tuning forks are used in hearing tests to assess a patient’s ability to hear different frequencies. They can help diagnose hearing loss and determine the type of hearing impairment.
Ear Syringe:
An instrument used for ear irrigation to remove impacted cerumen (earwax) or debris from the external ear canal.
Myringotomy Knife:
A surgical knife used to make an incision in the eardrum during a myringotomy procedure.
Myringotomy Tube Inserter:
Used to insert ventilation tubes into the eardrum to facilitate drainage and prevent fluid buildup in the middle ear.
Tympanometer:
A diagnostic instrument used to measure the movement of the eardrum in response to changes in air pressure. It helps assess middle ear function.
Tympanoplasty Instruments:
Instruments used in tympanoplasty surgeries, which involve the repair of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or middle ear structures.
Micro Ear Forceps:
Fine-tipped forceps used for delicate manipulations in microsurgery of the ear, such as handling small structures in the middle ear.
Mastoid Curettes:
Instruments designed for cleaning and scraping the mastoid bone during surgical procedures, such as mastoidectomy.
Cholesteatoma Instruments:
Specialized instruments used in procedures to remove cholesteatoma, a noncancerous skin growth that can occur in the middle ear.
Ear Hook Retractors:
Retractors used to gently hold back soft tissues in the ear during surgical procedures for better visibility and access.
Ear Elevators:
Instruments designed to lift and separate tissues within the ear, aiding in visualization and access during surgery.
Otoscope:
A diagnostic instrument equipped with a light source and magnifying lens for examining the ear canal and eardrum.
Bone Curettes:
Instruments used to remove diseased or abnormal bone tissue during procedures such as mastoidectomy.
Stapes Instruments:
Specialized instruments used in stapedectomy procedures, which involve the removal or repair of the stapes bone in the middle ear.
Ear Microdrill:
A precision drill used in otologic surgery for tasks such as removing bone during procedures like mastoidectomy.
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