What condition caused Josephine Gordon's hearing loss?

Josephine Gordon's hearing loss was caused by a condition called otosclerosis.

What type of surgery did jockey Josephine Gordon have?

Jockey Josephine Gordon had surgery where a plastic pin replaced bone in her ear to correct hearing loss.

How long will jockey Josephine Gordon be out of action?

Jockey Josephine Gordon will be out of action for several weeks following her surgery.

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Jockey Gordon's Hearing Crisis: Surgery Offers Hope

28 Jan

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Summary

Champion jockey Josephine Gordon had surgery for degenerative hearing loss.
The jockey realized hearing problems in her right ear first.
Surgery involved bone replacement, requiring weeks of recovery.

Jockey Gordon's Hearing Crisis: Surgery Offers Hope

Jockey Josephine Gordon, a champion apprentice in 2016, has undergone surgery for degenerative hearing loss, a condition that could have led to total deafness. The 32-year-old jockey, who has ridden 429 winners, began noticing hearing difficulties in her right ear approximately three years ago, with the left ear affected two years ago.

Free hearing tests revealed otosclerosis, a condition typically seen in older individuals. As jockeys are prohibited from wearing hearing aids during races, Gordon faced significant challenges. She underwent a 90-minute surgery on January 12, where a plastic pin replaced bone in her right ear.

Recovery is expected to take several weeks, focusing on regaining balance and ensuring the replaced bone settles. While her right ear's hearing has greatly improved, Gordon anticipates needing hearing aids for life and may require future surgery on her left ear.