MUTARS Glenoid cemented - Prosthesis, internal, joint, shoulder, glenoid component

Intended purpose

A glenoid component used in the MUTARS system as part of a proximal humeral replacement. Primary indication for the use of the MUTARS systems is after bone resection because of a tumour. Further indications for the use of the MUTARS systems are massive bone loss such as in Morbus Gorham or for the revision arthroplasty and for the prosthetic treatment in case of fractures, pseudarthrosis and arthrosis.

Functional description

Composed of UHMW-PE. Replaces the glenoid articulating surface of the shoulder and articulates with a humeral cap as part of a shoulder replacement prosthesis. Attached with bone cement.