The Stapes In Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Abstract

Referring to cases of osteogenesis imperfecta presented by Opheim in the present issue, the authors describe the histological findings in the stapes of a newborn suffering from this disease. It is demonstrated that the actual stapes was abnormal, its crura being fragile and incomplete, whereas the footplate and its surroundings were normal, in contrast to the observations in otosclerosis.