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Facial Prosthetics
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A facial prosthesis is a treatment option for patients who are not candidates for reconstructive surgery or who choose not to undergo further procedures. Patients experiencing loss of a facial feature due to cancer, trauma, or congenital abnormality can benefit a great deal from a facial prosthesis. The purpose of a facial prosthesis is to restore symmetry, to protect exposed tissues, to reinstate passive function of the lost anatomy, and to serve as a great psychological benefit in the rehabilitation of the patient.
Microtia and Atresia
What are Microtia and Atresia?
Microtia and Atresia are congenital birth defects of the ear. Microtia is when the outer ear does not fully develop during the first trimester of pregnancy or when the outer ear is absent, (known as anotia). Atresia is the absence of the ear canal, resulting in hearing loss. For more information on Microtia and Atresia please visit The Ear Community, a not-for-profit education site offering support for those born with microtia and their loved ones.
For more information on other resources for restorative options, please visit The Microtia and Atresia Clinic at Vanderbilt Medical Center, a center of excellence for Microtia and Atresia treatment and an international destination for patients seeking personalized advanced care for hearing loss. Since its inception in 2016, Scott Fiscus is proud to be a part of this team offering prosthetics options for microtia patients.
Prosthetic Options for Microtia Patients
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Ears
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An auricular (ear) prosthesis artificially restores all or part of the ear which has been lost due to radical cancer surgery, amputation, burns and/or congenital defects. The delicate structures remaining after surgery are covered by thin, highly sensitive skin. This soft tissue, being very fragile, must be kept free from irritation and debris from the environment. The protective position of the helix helps to cleanse the air of small particles, which might injure and damage the delicate auricular structure. The function of the prosthetic ear shape is to direct sound waves into the auditory canal and to maintain a proper environment for the inner ear membranes. It normally improves hearing by about 20%. The prosthetic ear will retain eyeglasses, and hearing aids, if needed.