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Bio-Modular Total Shoulder System

In 1988 Dr David Dines and Dr Russell Warren developed the first modular shoulder system, The Bio-Modular®, for both hemiarthroplasty and total shoulder replacement. Modularity in combination with a wide range of sizing and components provides the surgeon with one of the most versatile and clinically proven shoulder replacement systems available. Its success remains unequalled.

Features - Humeral Stem

  • Humeral stem can be implanted either cementless or cemented according to surgeon preference and requirements
  • Reverse Morse taper allows implantation of the humeral stem prior to glenoid resurfacing and maximal exposure for future glenoid procedures
  • Proximal Porous Coating and lateral fin mechanism for fixation of the tuberosity fragments during four part fracture reconstruction
  • Titanium Porous Coating for excellent biocompatibility (1) 
  • 8 stem sizes in 1mm increments to meet all patient needs
  • 190mm stems to address complex fractures and revision cases

Features - Humeral Heads
 

  • 13 humeral heads, 4 diameters and 6 neck lengths for correct soft tissue tension
  • Cobalt chrome for durable wear characteristics
  • Reverse Morse taper locking mechanism for easier surgical exposure 

Features - Bi-Polar Heads
 

  • Concentric contact with subacromial and glenoid shoulder cavity
  • Bi-rotational head/shell motion reduces risk of glenoid-acromial wear
  • Enhanced tensioning of deltoid lever arm in rotator cuff deficient shoulders 

Features - Glenoid Components

  • ArCom™ (2) all polyethylene glenoid available in three sizes and two thickness to assist correct soft tissue restoration
  • A cementless porous coated option is available if preferred

 

Current papers:

(1) Bourne RB, Rorabeck CH, Burkart BC, Kirk PG. Ingrowth Surfaces. Plasma spray Coating to Titanium Alloy Hip Replacements. Clin. Orthop 1994 Jan; 298: 37-4
(2) Clarke IC, Good VD, Johnson SA, Philpatanakul W, Gustafson A. Hip Simulator Wear Comparisons of UHMWPE Cup Processing: Extruded and Gamma-Sterilized (Air) Vs Molded and Irradiated (Argon). Presented at 43rd AORS, San Francisco, CA, Feb 1997