Duration of the operation The duration of the operation when using an inverse shoulder prosthesis is not always the same. It depends, among other things, on the extent of the damage to the shoulder joint and the patient’s anatomy. On average, one to two hours of surgery should be expected. The form of anaesthesia suitable … Duration of the operation | Inverse shoulder prosthesis
Disadvantages In most cases, the weakness of the rotational movement remains as it was before the operation. This can possibly be improved in the future by an additional muscle transfer. Furthermore, this implant is a large prosthesis, which must be removed after 10 to 20 years if it becomes loose. In this case, revision surgery … Disadvantages | Inverse shoulder prosthesis
General information The inverse shoulder prosthesis refers to a form of shoulder joint replacement that does not correspond to the anatomical shape. This type of prosthesis is used when the shoulder muscles are no longer functional and the shoulder joint is degeneratively altered. The operation offers the possibility of pain relief and restores part of … Inverse shoulder prosthesis
