Biomet, Inc.’s new stemless shoulder is moving and grooving in its first U.S. patient. This inaugural implant of the Comprehensive Nano Stemless Shoulder took place in October at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. The surgery was part of an FDA Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) multi-center prospective clinical study and was performed by Stephen Brockmeier, M.D.
“We are excited to be a part of the clinical trial evaluating this potentially significant evolution in shoulder arthroplasty, ” Brockmeier said. “I was impressed with the initial fixation of the stemless implant and was able to perform the shoulder replacement with minimal bone removal and components aligned with the patient’s natural anatomy.”
Another participant in the study is Jonathan Levy, M.D., of Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He said, “The procedure using the Comprehensive Nano allows me the potential to accurately restore shoulder anatomy without the limitations created by placing a stem within the humerus. The IDE study will allow us to objectively compare the efficacy of stemless and stemmed prostheses.”
Biomet developed the Comprehensive Nano shoulder based on the clinical heritage of the Biomet T.E.S.S. stemless shoulder, which has been available in European and international markets since its launch in 2004.
wondering if the implants would be the solution to my problem. I have tried everything including hospital of special surgerys in new York and at least 8 doctors on long island ny no one seems to be able to help.would like to know more. please reply.
This is actually incorrect. I happened to come across this article when I was looking up information about stemless shoulder replacements and was confused by multiple companies claiming first US implantation. It looks like Tornier implanted first one in 2011, 2 years before Biomet. http://investor.tornier.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=596239
Would someone have a list of doctors name in Boston, MA that use this stemless shoulder replacement or others like it.
I need a shoulder replacement.
Thanks.
What about the glenoid socket? does that come with the “package” and if so, what changes have been made to reduce bone removal?
I have had the nano shoulder replacement in 2012, I am now 58, I am a former competitive bodybuilder , and have continued to weight train, there is no limitations to my replacement, I have about 90% use of it, and can still lift heavy, I still bench over 300, I was wondering if anyone would like to do some follow up on my shoulder
I had stemless shoulder replacement in Oklahoma City nearly two years ago. Now I have better range of motion and less pain than before the surgery. However, although it’s an improvement, I still have some stiffness and at the extremes of motion have some pain, too. I expected to be relatively pain free after so long a time, but that’s not how it worked out. The surgeon wasn’t able to explain why I still have a little pain in the replaced shoulder after so long. I’m glad I did it, but am hesitant to do the other shoulder.
I had a completeReverse Shoulder Replacement 11 years ago, 2 months ago i had two different falls on the shoulder, i am still in a lot of pain. Would i be eligibily for the Nano stemless operation?
Thank You