Read more about the article The Dangers of Untreated Exostosis / Surfer’s Ear
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…

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Read more about the article Surfer’s Ear Treatment: Chisel vs Drill
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…

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