Overall mean otic capsule thickness in millimeters (2 SDs) and percentage of patients with a bulging/convex contour by phase of otosclerosis
| Phase of Otosclerosis | Mean Thickness | Bulging/Convex Contour (%) | Flattened/Concave Contour (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sclerotic (n = 25) | 3.02 (0.82) | 64.0 | 36.0 |
| Mixed (n = 34) | 3.20 (1.08) | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Lucent (n = 45) | 3.06 (0.82) | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| P value | .26a | .86b | |