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About 11 years ago i was hit by a car and lost 80% of my eardrum. the doctor then, under surgery gave me a prosthetic eardrum. i am aware when one gets a prosthetic ligament they need to get it re sized. does the same thing happen to an eardrum? my ear ha

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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Not usually: Your eardrum should not need to be resized. When you see your doctor you can ask them to look at your eardrum to make sure that everything looks okay.

Dr Kim agreed

Answered 3/22/2015

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A member asked:

About 11 years ago i was hit by a car and lost 80% of my eardrum. the doctor then, under surgery gave me a prosthetic eardrum. i am aware when one gets a prosthetic ligament they need to get it re sized. does the same thing happen to an eardrum? my ear ha

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Dr Kim agreed

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