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Adalberto Visco1, Luis Alfredo Gómez Vieira2, Felipe Borges Gonçalves3
1Head of the Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Group, ORTOPED Fracture Clinic; Member of the Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Group of Bahia.
Revista Brasileira De Ortopedia
|April 6, 2016
Summary
The HemiCAP-Arthrosurface system offers bone-preserving shoulder surgery for osteoarthrosis. This technique yielded good functional and pain-relief results in a small patient group.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Shoulder osteoarthrosis presents a significant challenge in orthopedic surgery.
- Current treatment options may involve bone stock removal, impacting long-term joint health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the surgical technique using the HemiCAP-Arthrosurface system.
- To evaluate the efficacy of this system in treating shoulder osteoarthrosis.
Main Methods:
- Surface arthroplasty was performed on 10 shoulders using the HemiCAP-Arthrosurface system.
- Patients were followed for 6-29 months, with evaluations using UCLA and visual analogue pain scales.
Main Results:
- All patients reported satisfaction with the surgical outcome.
- Mean UCLA score was 30 points, and mean analogue pain score was 2 points.
Conclusions:
- The HemiCAP-Arthrosurface system is a viable bone-preserving surgical option for select patients with shoulder osteoarthrosis.
- The technique provides favorable functional and pain-relieving outcomes.
