Congenital Anotia and Its Repair
The human ear is a vital structure for both hearing and facial symmetry. It is comprised of three regions: the external ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The…
Figure 1: Folded ear (aka: lidding ear) before treatment (Left) and after EarWell™ treatment (Right). (Photos courtesy of Becon Medical)
Folded Ear in Newborns: Treatment Options
My baby was born with a folded ear. What treatment options are available? A “folded” ear that is present at birth is an external ear deformity typically referred to as…
Figure 1: Stahl’s ear (aka: Elf ear or Spock ear) before (Left) and after (right) ear molding using EarWell™ Infant Ear Correction System)
Newborn Ear Deformity: What Can Be Done?
It is not uncommon for a baby to be born with abnormally shaped outer ears (external ears). This abnormality can either be a partial or complete absence of the outer…
Image 1: Helical rim irregularity and Stahl’s ear before EarWell (left). After EarWell treatment (right). (Photos courtesy of Becon Medical)
Ear Molding: An Overview
Using EarWell System to Decrease the Need for Otoplasty in Children About 5% of the babies are born with some type of an external ear or auricular deformity. Microtia (absent…
Figure 1: Schematic of the external and internal structures of the ear depicting surfer’s ear. The exostoses or bony outgrowths are protruding into the external ear canal.
Risks of Surgery for Surfer’s Ear
Surfer’s ear, also known as exostosis, is an abnormal growth of bone inside the ear canal. These growths produce symptoms such as trapping of water and wax, which can lead…
Figure 1: Normal ear canal and ear drum (left). Exostoses protruding into the ear canal and obscuring the view of the ear drum. Wax can be seen adhering to the exostoses (right).
The Dangers of Untreated Exostosis / Surfer’s Ear
Surfer’s ears (also known as exostoses) take years to form, and occur with chronic exposure to cold water or air. It is common in swimmers and surfers who dip their…
Image 1: Normal external ear canal and eardrum (left). Surfer’s ear or exostoses visibly protruding into the external ear canal and obscuring the ear drum. Grains of sand are also visibly adherent to the exostoses (right).
Surfer’s Ear Treatment: Chisel vs Drill
Surfer's ear (also known as exostoses) are bony ear canal growths that occur when the ear is routinely exposed to cold water and air. Many surfers, swimmers, and water adventurers…
Figure 1: Before (left) and after (right) otoplasty.
Otoplasty for Protruding Ears
Overview Otoplasty is the term given to various techniques to correct an over protruded ear. Although fully functional, over protruded ears can have devastating social consequences. Children with this anatomical…