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What does the tetm "hypermobile stapes" mean in regards to the inner ear? i saw this on my perilymph fistula op report.

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Bone moves a lot: The stapes is one of the 3 tiny bones in your inner ear. The report suggests that it moves more than normal.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 1/16/2015

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