Spherical versus elliptical prosthetic humeral heads: a comparison of anatomic fit

The aim of this study was to quantify the influence of prosthetic humeral head shape, as well as the number of available prosthetic head sizes, on replicating the normal humeral head anatomy during shoulder reconstructive surgery.

Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 16, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: C. Scott Humphrey, Andrea L. Gale Source Type: research