Advances in shoulder replacement technology may help your surgeon perform a safe and accurate shoulder replacement surgery. It can provide useful data on your shoulder anatomy and streamline the operational workflow in the operating room (OR) through preoperative shoulder planning based on your unique anatomy.
Advances in replacement technology can also allow the surgeon to achieve far greater precision during your shoulder treatment. Moreover, it may enable the surgeon to perform a less traumatic shoulder replacement surgery, reduce the shoulder replacement recovery time, and possibly help in faster rehabilitation.
One of the latest advances in shoulder replacement includes augmented reality-assisted surgery utilizing NextAR Shoulder.
Unlike traditional shoulder replacement procedures, in the weeks leading up to surgery, your surgeon will define a personalized plan for you.
You will undergo a CT scan to create a 3D model of your shoulder, which allows the surgeon to choose the best implant and position to restore function and correct anatomy.
The NextAR shoulder replacement surgical procedure follows the same steps as a traditional approach, but with the support of advanced optical trackers (2) attached to your bone coracoid and the surgical instrumentation.
These trackers send real-time data on your shoulder anatomy to the NextAR Augmented Reality Glasses (1), “empowering" your surgeon's vision.
With this technology, your surgeon can make more informed decisions and personalize your shoulder replacement procedure by making precise adjustments to your unique shoulder anatomy, thereby enhancing the accuracy of your shoulder replacement surgical procedure.
It is important to know that your surgeon has been specifically trained and always has complete control of the surgical actions.
After surgery, you can expect life to return to the way it was — minus the pain. Your shoulder replacement recovery time will vary depending on your specific condition and procedure. To promote healing once you return home, continue taking your medications and exercising as recommended by your medical team.
Most people can resume simple activities such as eating, dressing, and grooming within the first couple of weeks after their shoulder replacement surgery.2
Unlike traditional shoulder replacement procedures, in the weeks leading up to surgery, your surgeon will define a personalized plan for you.
You will undergo a CT scan to create a 3D model of your shoulder, which allows the surgeon to choose the best implant and position to restore function and correct anatomy.
The NextAR shoulder replacement surgical procedure follows the same steps as a traditional approach, but with the support of advanced optical trackers (2) attached to your bone coracoid and the surgical instrumentation.
These trackers send real-time data on your shoulder anatomy to the NextAR Augmented Reality Glasses (1), “empowering" your surgeon's vision.
With this technology, your surgeon can make more informed decisions and personalize your shoulder replacement procedure by making precise adjustments to your unique shoulder anatomy, thereby enhancing the accuracy of your shoulder replacement surgical procedure.
It is important to know that your surgeon has been specifically trained and always has complete control of the surgical actions.
After surgery, you can expect life to return to the way it was — minus the pain. Your shoulder replacement recovery time will vary depending on your specific condition and procedure. To promote healing once you return home, continue taking your medications and exercising as recommended by your medical team.
Most people can resume simple activities such as eating, dressing, and grooming within the first couple of weeks after their shoulder replacement surgery.2
NextAR Shoulder can provide useful data on your shoulder anatomy and streamline the operational workflow in the operating room (OR) through preoperative shoulder planning based on your unique anatomy. The technology can also allow the surgeon to achieve far greater precision during your shoulder treatment.
NextAR Shoulder surgical application may enable the surgeon to perform a less traumatic shoulder replacement surgery, reduce the shoulder replacement recovery time, and possibly aid in a faster rehabilitation.
They experience less pain, improved motion and strength, and better function.2
Why MyShoulder replacement technology instead of conventional procedures?
In conventional shoulder replacement surgery, the surgical instruments are the same for all patients.
This means that the surgeon could be required to adjust the instrumentation during the procedure to achieve satisfactory positioning for each patient.
MyShoulder is a new shoulder replacement technology that uses instruments specifically designed for your shoulder replacement surgery. These instruments accurately fit your unique anatomy because they are tailored for you. These patient-matched instruments allow for the preparation of the shoulder bones to accurately implant the shoulder prosthesis while respecting the characteristics of your unique anatomy.
The MyShoulder instruments are made with innovative 3D printing technology, which offers a very accurate manufacturing process and the highest design flexibility to match your shoulder anatomy. This results in high-quality instruments that are customized for your shoulder.
