Is stapes surgery suitable for all types of hearing loss?

Stapes surgery is most effective for conductive hearing loss caused by otosclerosis — a condition where the stapes bone becomes fixed. It’s not suitable if the main cause of hearing loss is damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve. Your assessment will include hearing tests and a detailed examination to confirm whether stapes surgery is likely to help. If it’s not the right treatment, your consultant will talk you through other options to improve your hearing.