Ossiculoplasty is surgery to repair or replace the small hearing bones (ossicles) in the middle ear—usually the malleus, incus, or stapes—to improve hearing.

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The procedure:

• Done under general anaesthetic

• The surgeon accesses the middle ear through the ear canal or a small incision behind the ear

• Damaged ossicles are repaired or replaced with prosthetic bones (made of titanium or other biocompatible materials)

• Often done along with tympanoplasty if the eardrum is also damaged

• Surgery lasts about 1 to 2 hours
   

After surgery, the ear is kept dry, and follow-ups are needed to monitor healing and hearing improvement.