The reverse shoulder prosthesis (Delta III) in acute shoulder fractures: technical considerations with respect to stability

• Published in: Acta orthopaedica belgica Vol. 72; no. 4; pp. 474 - 477
• Main Authors: Van Seymortier, Peter, Stoffelen, Daniel, Fortems, Yves, Reynders, Piet
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Belgium 01.08.2006
• Subjects: Humans; Joint Instability - prevention & control; Joint Prosthesis; Prosthesis Design; Shoulder Fractures - surgery

The reverse shoulder prosthesis reverses the relationship between the scapular and humeral component, resulting in a mechanical advantage as the deltoid muscle is able to compensate for the rotator cuff deficiency. Based on this mechanical advantage, the reverse shoulder prosthesis has become an acc...