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Prof. Dr. Jörn Kircher´s solution
with the LINK Embrace Shoulder System

Patient case from Hamburg, Germany


Prof. Dr. Jörn Kircher

Head of the Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Section
ATOS Klinik Fleetinsel
Hamburg, Germany

Pre-op

  • 67-year-old male patient
  • Cuff tear arthropathy
  • Good bone quality
  • High degree of activity
  • High demands on
    • Implant longevity
    • Biologic fixation
    • Reduction of scapular notching and wear
    • Revision options

Post-op

Implantation of the LINK Embrace

  • StemlessRing Cage with the TrabecuLink structure  for bone integration,
  • Eccentric PE-Glenosphere with 39 mm diameter and CoCr Reverse Insert with a 10° inclination
     

Result

  • Outstanding primary stability
  • Good ROM and function
  • No pain
  • Good internal/ external rotation