Minimally traumatic stapes surgery for otosclerosis: Risk reduction of post-operative vertigo

Conclusion MTSS involves a lower risk of vertigo than does TSS. MTSS helps to prevent damage to the footplate, thereby reducing the risk of footplate floating. Therefore, MTSS provides a means to overcome some of the limitations associated with the narrow surgical field in Asian patients.
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research