PD Dr. Kircher´s solution
with the LINK Embrace Shoulder System
Patient case from Hamburg, Germany
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PD Dr. Jörn Kircher
Head of the Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Section
ATOS Klinik Fleetinsel
Hamburg, Germany
Pre-op
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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
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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
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