Shoulder

Resurfacing

When deciding on the most appropriate treatment option for a patient, an important consideration will be the ease of revision should the patient require future surgery. Resurfacing implants rely on a short peg or screw for fixation and are implanted around the humeral head. The humeral shaft is left untouched, which makes revision to a stemmed shoulder such as the FH Arrow a relatively straightforward procedure.

NorthStar Orthopaedics are at the forefront of resurfacing, offering the most comprehensive shoulder range in the UK. With the Arthrosurface HemiCAP, we provide surgeons with the ability to resurface all stages of the arthritic condition, from small cartilage defects or Hill-Sachs lesions that left untreated will develop into osteoarthritis, through to full replacement of the humeral head.

As well as being the most flexible, the HemiCAP from Arthrosurface is the most conservative option for humeral resurfacing. With diameters ranging from 25mm through to 40mm, HemiCAP can be sized to treat only the affected area of the joint, preserving the healthy cartilage and bone stock. Uniquely, the system intra-operatively maps and replicates the curvature of the humeral head resulting in a highly anatomic replacement.

To learn more about the HemiCAP implant, please follow the Arthrosurface link to the right hand side of this page. If you are a clinician, you can call your local NorthStar Area Manager via the Contacts section of this website.