Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 15, 2026

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
10:10

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Published on: July 5, 2011

Pyrocarbon shoulder hemiarthroplasty: A surgical technique.

Andrew McBride1,2, Elliott D'Costa1,2, Phillip Duke1,2

  • 1Brisbane Hand and Upper Limb Research Institute, Brisbane Private Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

Shoulder & Elbow
|May 14, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

MRI Enhancement Associated with TFCC and Scapholunate Interosseous Ligament Tears.

Journal of wrist surgery·2026
Same author

PyroTITAN Pyrocarbon Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty: Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes with Medium-Term Follow-up.

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume·2026
Same author

Reliability of Different Dynamometers Used to Measure Isometric Shoulder Strength: A Comparative Study of Two Dynamometers in 526 Adults.

Cureus·2025
Same author

Midterm Clinical Outcomes of a Resurfacing Capitate Pyrocarbon Implant: A Case Series.

Journal of wrist surgery·2025
Same author

Outcomes of pyrolytic carbon humeral resurfacing hemiarthroplasty compared to best-in-class total shoulder arthroplasty in young patients with osteoarthritis: analysis from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry.

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery·2025
Same author

A Multicentre Outcomes Study of the Diaphyseal Ulnar Osteotomy with a Dedicated Compression Plate.

The journal of hand surgery Asian-Pacific volume·2025

Pyrocarbon shoulder hemiarthroplasty reduces glenoid erosion and loosening compared to metal implants. Our reproducible surgical technique ensures anatomical restoration and avoids overstuffing, improving survivorship outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Biomaterials science
  • Joint replacement research

Background:

  • Metal hemiarthroplasty can lead to glenoid erosion.
  • Total shoulder replacement carries a risk of glenoid loosening.
  • Pyrocarbon implants offer a potential alternative to address these issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a systematic surgical technique for pyrocarbon shoulder hemiarthroplasty.
  • To compare the survivorship of pyrocarbon hemiarthroplasty to other shoulder arthroplasty types.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of pyrocarbon implants in reducing glenoid complications.

Main Methods:

  • Development and implementation of a reproducible surgical technique for pyrocarbon hemiarthroplasty since 2014.
  • Systematic anatomical restoration of the proximal humerus, avoiding overstuffing.
Keywords:
Pyrocarbonshoulder arthrtisshoulder hemiarthroplastyshoulder joint replacementsurgical technique

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 15, 2026

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
10:10

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Published on: July 5, 2011

  • Joint registry data analysis for survivorship comparison with other shoulder arthroplasty classes.

    • Main Results:

    • The described technique reliably restores proximal humerus anatomy.
    • The technique successfully avoids overstuffing during pyrocarbon hemiarthroplasty.
    • Registry comparison demonstrates favorable survivorship for pyrocarbon hemiarthroplasty.

    Conclusions:

    • Pyrocarbon shoulder hemiarthroplasty is a viable option for reducing glenoid erosion and loosening.
    • Our systematic surgical technique ensures anatomical accuracy and improves implant survivorship.
    • This approach offers a promising alternative in shoulder arthroplasty management.