Aequalis ascend flex reversed shoulder arthroplasty exposure. This material is furnished for information purposes only. Home healthcare professionals upper extremities aequalis flex revive. The material on this website is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between ourselves and our patients. David mowry, the companys chief operating officer was immediately named interim president and ceo. I found basic surgical techniques so helpful that ive recommended it highly and gifted it to other med students. Aequalis ascend modular anatomic shoulder system regulatory authority. The humeral entry point is located at the diaphyseal axis at the highest point of the humeral head. Tornier ceo retires abruptly orthopedics this week.
The tornier aequalis ascend flex convertible shoulder system improves upon the traditional grammontstyle reverse total shoulder. Basis of lawsuits wright and tornier will have to face jvw. References 1 tornier test data on file 2 churchill rs. Tools providing the necessary tools to facilitate an efficient, repeatable surgical progression. Tornier shoulder replacement products include the ascend, aequalis ascend flex, and simpliciti lines. The new system provides a short stem designed to match the.
Its success is based on a concept totally innovative at the time. Technique aequalis approach program elements include. C alc aneal fr ac ture plate the wave omara medical. Tornier reaches the 100,000 implant milestone with the. The aequalis perform glenoid system is the first system to incorporate these new finding by offering multiple backside curvatures of each size glenoid to preserve as much cortical bone as possible. Can reverse shoulder arthroplasty in posttraumatic. Trnx today said the fda cleared its new simpliciti shoulder repair device for patients whose osteoarthritis or traumatic arthritis resulted in severely painful andor disabled. Aequalis ascend flex reversed shoulder arthroplasty. Take care to remove the central assembly screw from the packaging fig. The tornier aequalis shoulder was introduced in europe in 1994 and is a complete shoulder arthroplasty system indicated for use in patients with severe osteoarthritis or those in need of shoulder replacement surgery as a result of severe trauma.
Causes of shoulder pain did you know the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. Latitude elbow prosthesis surgical technique uclt101 anatomic configuration unlinked configuration linked configuration short ulnar stem standard ulnar stem humeral spool humeral spool radial head radial stem humeral stem humeral stem ulnar cap anatomic humeral spool to latitude int uclt101. It features a true anatomical reconstruction latitude elbow prosthesis of the joint, modular components, and is adaptable to a wide range of indications. C alc aneal fr ac ture plate foot and ankle solutions by tornier. The tornier glenoid system is a comprehensive offering that includes a variety of anchorage options such as a keel, standard peg and cortiloctm peg available in a variety of sizes. My skill came not from any intrinsic abilities of my own but rather from knowing how things were supposed to be done and what to pay attention to, which this book taught me. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the u. Pi2 spacer pyrocarbon arthroplasty technique for thumb. Fda clears torniers simpliciti shoulder repair device. Aequalis perform reversed glenoid wright medical group.
At this stage, the technique differs according to the stem in place. A pioneer of 3rd generation shoulder arthroplasty, the cemented aequalis was developed in collaboration with doctor gilles walch lyon and professor pascal boileau nice. Reduced surgical steps the simpliciti implant system simplifies the procedure for both the surgeon and staff by reducing the number of surgical steps and eliminating many of the variables. Implications for surgical technique and prosthetic design. The design comprises a cobaltchrome head with a fluted, trifin stem, coated with titanium plasma spray and hydroxyapatite coating. Blueprint 3d planning software determining articular curvature five radius gauges are provided to assist in determining the general size and curvatures of the glenoid. This innovative design eliminates knot slippage and enables a. The aequalis reversed fracture shoulder prosthesis is a reverse shoulder device intended for use after proximal humeral fracture where greater tuberosity healing is unpredictable and therefore rotator cuff function may be compromised. Tornier announces launch of the aequalistm ascendtm. Determining the neck inclination in order to restore the geometry of the aequalis reversed. Cinch technology torniers proprietary cinch technology eliminates the need for knots while allowing surgeons to independently and sequentially tension each suture, even after inserters are removed. For more information on the cleared combinations refer to the mismatch charts listed below. Jun 22, 2011 torniers aequalis ascend convertible shoulder system is the newest member of the aequalis ascend shoulder joint replacement product line that was first launched approximately one year ago and.
The aequalis resurfacing head for shoulder arthroplasty is an anatomical resurfacing device. The instrumentation allows either a standard glenoid preparation or a cannulated preparation referencing a guide pin positioned at a chosen orientation. The aim is to restore the normal mechanics of the shoulder without removing bone stock. Prosthetic differences are found for the baseplate, glenosphere, polyethylene, and humeral. Reversed total shoulder arthroplasty is a popular treatment in rotator cuff arthropathy and in displaced proximal humeral fractures in elderly.
Tornier is proud to introduce the wave calcaneal fracture plating system a. Basis of lawsuits wright and tornier will have to face. Aequalis reversed ii shoulder system wright medical group. By wright featuring tornier technology featuring james kelly february 2015 reversed shoulder arthroplasty exposure technique using aequalis ascend flex convertible shoulder system.
Safety and effectiveness of the tornier simpliciti. The various surgical steps for exposition and implantation of the baseplate and glenoid sphere are described in the surgical technique of aequalisreversed udrt et udxt. The threedimensional geometry of the proximal humerus. Glenoid exposure and preparation the characteristics of the fracture usually allow easy exposition of the glenoid fig. Tornier wave calcaneal fracture plate calcaneal fracture repair without the. This procedure is a popular corrective solution for those suffering from extreme joint pain or a limited range of shoulder motion.
Team delivering training and support to the surgeon and staff. Distalization of the humerus, resulting in retensioning of the deltoid muscle and any rotator cuff muscles that are still competent in case of massive rotator cuff tear. Each radius gauge is marked with the size sm lxl and. The starter awl should be advanced until the large fluted diameter is just below the level of the resection, thus, providing a pilot hole for the first sounder. Agree to merge creating premier highgrowth extremitiesbiologics company. A standard surgical technique for implantation of a reverse shoulder prosthesis via a deltopectoral approach was applied in all patients. In addition, the short stem design eliminates canalbased constraints to allow. Aequalis reversed fx shoulder prosthesis wright medical. Each surgeon must evaluate the appropriateness of the material based on his or her personal medical training and experience. Tournier shoulder replacement aequalis ascend flex simplicity. The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. The aequalis standard reverse shoulder prosthesis tornier inc.
Besides knee or hip replacement surgery, another surgical procedure that is aimed at relieving joint pain is shoulder replacement surgery. The new tornier glenoid completes the tornier range of glenoid implants. The key points of the procedure are preservation of the soft tissue environment during the trapeziectomy, partial trapezoidectomy to medialize. Tornier glenoid component is intended for cemented use only. This procedure is a popular corrective solution for those suffering from extreme joint pain or a. The aequalis fx shoulder system provides a foundation for the reattachment of the tuberosities while restoring center of rotation and function to the shoulder low profile for bone grafting. Below is an overview of the instrumentation utilized throughout the technique that will be. Trapeziectomy associated with a pyrocarbon implant is a recent procedure for thumb basal joint osteoarthritis.
Safety and effectiveness of the tornier simpliciti shoulder. The new system provides a short stem designed to match the internal geometry of the proximal humerus providing metaphyseal pressfit. Shoulder replacement can be an effective solution for patients experiencing. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Proper surgical procedures and techniques are the responsibility of the medical professional.
The aequalis shoulder provides physicians an anatomically correct shoulder option which many. The aequalis ascend flex stem provides a platform for anatomic, reversed, and conversion procedures. Aequalis ascend flex convertible shoulder system surgical technique. The investigators report pi 2 pyrocarbon implant technique tornier bioprofile, grenoble, france for primary thumb basal joint osteoarthritis. Tornier aequalis reversed fracture shoulder prosthesis. Aequalis ascend flex convertible shoulder system surgical. Multiple eccentric heads composed of cobaltchromium alloy. Traditional total shoulder prosthesis cemented aequalis. The wave technique fracture type i nondisplaced fracture. Aequalis fracture shoulder replacement, tornier shoulderdoc.
Biomechanics of the aequalis reversed ii prosthesis is designed for medialization of the center of rotation inside the glenoid bone surface. Aequalistm reversed ii instrumentation allows for use of different surgical techniques to better suit the situation and surgeon preferences. Aequalis perform surgical technique udtt144 10 surgical technique optional. Distalization of the humerus, resulting in retensioning of the deltoid muscle and any rotator cuff muscles that are still. This study describes all the different design parameters available on the market. The tornier glenoid has been designed to be compatible with the aequalis, affiniti and ascend humeral head systems in certain combinations. Tornier aequalis ascend flex convertible shoulder system. Can reverse shoulder arthroplasty in posttraumatic revision.
Contents implant description surgical technique preoperative planning patient positioning humeral and glenoid exposure postoperative care glenoid sphere extraction in revision cases. Tornier aequalis tm reversed ii glenoid shoulder system surgical technique tornier upper extremities. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. By wright featuring tornier technology featuring james kelly february 2015 reversed shoulder arthroplasty exposure technique using.
Aequalis perform surgical technique udtt144 7 system compatibility the aequalis perform glenoid has been designed to be compatible with the simpliciti, aequalis, and ascend humeral head systems in certain combinations. The instruments have been designed to increase the safety of the procedure and to assist the surgeon in obtaining accurate and reproducible results. The approach technique is supported by a set of standardized retractors specifically designed for execution of the approach technique. Jan 3 12f section 5 510k summary summary of safety and effectiveness information tornier inc. Aequalis reversed ii instrumentation allows for use of different surgical techniques to better suit the situation and surgeon preferences. The universal female taper connection provides the simplicity of one stem and one technique for three different procedures. A detailed radiological assessment will assist and improve surgery we suggest. The aim of this observationnal postmarketing study is to provide additional information on the safety and effectiveness of simpliciti system at 24 months postshoulder arthroplasty, in usual surgical practice. This site complies with the honcode standard for trustworthy health information. Surgical technique for humeral head replacement in fractures of the proximal humerus, tornier shoulder arthroplasty workshop, san diego, california, july 9, 2004. In 2016, 29 models of commercially available designs express this popularity. Torniers aequalis ascend convertible shoulder system is the newest member of the aequalis ascend shoulder joint replacement product line.
A e q u a l i s r e v e r s e d a d a p t e r surgical technique surgical technique aequalis reversed adapter udrt07. Safety and effectiveness of the tornier simpliciti shoulder system in shoulder arthroplasty. The metaphyseal component is available in two diameters 36 mm and 42 mm. Aequalis surgical technique surgical technique aequalis udat08. The instruments have been designed to increase the safety of the. Using the starter awl, create a pilot hole inline with the humeral canal at the hinge point of the resection.
Shoulder solutions by tornier s i m p l i c i t i stemless shoulder infl uences implant positioning does not infl uence implant positioning variablestemmedstemless. The tornier simpliciti shoulder system is the only bonepreserving shoulder replacement option available in the united states and it redefines surgical results and improves patient outcomes. The approach technique achieves operative consistency through standardization of the instrumentation used. Consult torniers aequalis perform brochure brochure on medicalexpo.
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