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Pyrocarbon shoulder hemiarthroplasty: A surgical technique

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Pyrocarbon shoulder hemiarthroplasty has been shown to reduce glenoid erosion that occurs with metal hemiarthroplasty and avoid the risk of glenoid loosening in total shoulder replacement. We have been using pyrocarbon hemiarthroplasty in our unit since 2014. We have developed a systematic reproducible surgical technique that reliably restores the anatomy of the proximal humerus and avoids overstuffing. Here, we describe our technique and present the results of a joint registry comparison of survivorship to the other classes of shoulder arthroplasty.

Source: Shoulder & Elbow

DOI: 10.1177/17585732261445928

Authors: Andrew McBride, Elliott D’Costa, Phillip Duke, Mark Ross

Institutions: Princess Alexandra Hospital, The University of Queensland

Language: English

Topic: Shoulder Injury and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7160842414

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