Product Overview
The Shoulder HemiCAP® Systems and the OVO Primary Stemless Shoulder System with Inlay Glenoid restore the articular surface geometry of the humeral head and preserve all of the surrounding joint structures using an innovative 3-dimensional mapping system and a contoured articular resurfacing implant. The HemiCAP® Shoulder and OVO systems are approved for use in the US and most European markets for the treatment of articular cartilage defects in the shoulder as well as the glenoid.
Surgical Technique
The Shoulder HemiCAP® implant system is comprised of two parts, an articular cap and a fixation component. The two components are connected together via morse taper, with zero reported loosening. The instruments are organized in the order of surgery, proceeding from left to right and top to bottom. The technique varies slightly depending on whether a Classic Shoulder HemiCAP® or the OVO implant is selected, however the surgical procedure is essentially the same as all other HemiCAP® techniques.
HemiCAP® technology was designed so patients can continue working and retain an active lifestyle without compromising future treatments.
Advantages for the Patient
• Clinical studies demonstrate positive clinical outcomes
• Patients report pain relief, rapid recovery and a full range of motion
• The procedure may be performed on an outpatient basis
• Allows for preservation of bone and soft tissues
• Maintains existing joint biomechanics, thereby allowing normal motion
• Patients experience a rapid return to activity for both work and exercise
• Less bone removal than a total shoulder replacement
Advantages for the Surgeon
• Intuitive, universal, reproducible procedure across multiple joints
• The anatomic humeral curvatures and inlay glenoid are designed to eliminate overstuffing which can affect range of motion, overloading and glenoid loosening
• Minimally invasive/outpatient procedure can be performed in approximately one hour
• Maintains soft-tissue envelope and native joint mechanics
• The two components are connected together via morse taper, with zero reported loosening
• Preserves skeletal anatomy thereby allowing a future total joint replacement
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