Description: Revolutionary treatment for surfers ear using an innovative technique to minimize complications and pain and allow return to surfing in 2-3 weeks
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Surfer's Ear (or exostosis in medical terminology) is an ear condition that affects ears that are chronically exposed to cold water or air for many years. Most commonly it affects surfers but is also seen among divers, swimmers and even sailors who are exposed to cold air for prolonged periods of time. The bony ear canal (the deepest third of the ear canal) responds to cold temperature by depositing new layers of bone. Over time, these layers upon layers of bone accumulate and build toward the middle of