Dr. Jörg Beardi´s solution
with the LINK Embrace Shoulder System
Patient case from Fulda, Germany
Dr. Jörg Beardi
Chief Surgeon Orthopaedics, Trauma and Sports Medicine
Herz-Jesu Hospital
Fulda, Germany
Pre-op
- 87-year-old female
- Humeral fracture in 2022, treated with nail by external surgeon
- Patient fell on floor 3 weeks after nail implantation
- No function and no rotational stability
- Severe pain
Post-op
Implants
- Modular Revision Stem (165 mm) cementless + Proximal Body (55 mm)
- Reverse Glenoid Baseplate, with central and 4 peripheral angle stable screws
- Neutral Glenosphere ø 36 mm with PE-Insert 3 mm height
- Humeral Reverse Tray neutral
- Additional fracture stabilization by 2 cerclages
- Application of ceramic bone substitute material over the complete prosthesis length
Result
- Good bone stabilization
- Good joint stability and ROM
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