Anatomy of the ear - Surfing Doctors
Surfer’s ear (Bony Exostoses of the External Auditory Canal)
by Bart Willems and Christo Oosthuizen
Surfer’s ear is a condition in which there is bony overgrowth of the external ear canal caused by repeated exposure to cold, wet conditions. It is so prevalent in the surfing community that we even got the naming rights – Surfer’s ear. Surfer’s ear also occurs in other disciplines that get their ears cold and wet. In the long term it can cause the canal to narrow, which in turn causes water to become trapped and increases the risk of infection and hearing loss. As is the case with most medical conditions, prevention is better than cure, so the ear’s exposure to cold wet environments should be reduced by using earplugs or neoprene hoods. If the canal is so significantly reduced that above mentioned complications are a recurring problem to the patient, the canal can be enlarged surgically. Swimmers ear is a different medical entity that refers to infection of the ear canal. It is part of the complications of Surfer’s ear, but can also occur independently…
The external auditory canal (ear canal) is one of the only places in the human body where skin lies directly over bone, lacking any insulation in the form of fat or connective tissue. Surfers who surf at cold water breaks ( ................
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