Follow this innovation
[ via 
] [?]
New Surgical Instruments and Implant to Improve Shoulder Replacements
Massachusetts General Hospital
posted on 06/08/2011
Technology: New implant design and instruments that help improve shoulder replacements by having the implant inserted into the glenoid instead of over it. The new instruments let the clinician to ream only part of the cortical bone of the glenoid and minimize bone loss. This procedure enables the implant to be securely inserted into the glenoid. The inset placement of the implant allows for a more precise fit and reduces the likelihood of shoulder dislocation. The inventors have built a prototype and are doing mechanical testing on the implant. Applications: - Shoulder Replacements Advantages: - Reduces implant dislocations - Small in size - Easy to use - Increased accuracy - Reaming less bone - Minimize cortical bone loss - Reduces complications in surgeries
File Number: 20745
Other Information: *Investigator(s)*
Michael Aaron B.; Wollowitz Thomas F.; Panone Arun ; Holovacs Shanbhag
*Contact*
Susu Wong, 617-954-9324
This innovation currently is not available for online licensing. Please contact Mary Auge at Massachusetts General Hospital for more information.
request more info
ProfileFind more innovations
