Innovation in shoulder arthroplasty MYSHOULDER Your 3D Printed Patient-Specific Solution!

Suffering from shoulder pain? If your shoulder pain limits your daily activities, affects your mood, your health and your general well-being... You’re certainly not alone! Are you considering Shoulder Replacement? There are a number of surgical and non-surgical solutions to treat your disease. Ask your doctor what is the most suitable treatment based on your age, activity level and expectations.

MyShoulder, a solution designed for you MyShoulder are specific instruments which are tailored for each individual patient from a CT image of his shoulder. MyShoulder technology was designed to achieve MORE ACCURATE AND FASTER shoulder replacement.

What is osteoarthritis? The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the human body; it’s a ball-and-socket joint between the humerus and the scapula. All the bone surfaces are covered by a cartilage layer that allows fluent movements. One of the main causes of shoulder joint disease is the wear of the cartilage: osteoarthritis. This wear is perceived as pain. In the case of advanced osteoarthritis your doctor may suggest that you undergo a shoulder replacement. ARTICULAR CARTILAGE CARTILAGE WEAR (PAIN) What is cuff tear arthropathy? The other main cause of shoulder joint diseases is CTA (Cuff...

Why a Shoulder Replacement? Shoulder replacement surgery substitutes the damaged bone and cartilage of the joint with polyethylene (a plastic material) and metallic components. The main benefits of a successful shoulder replacement are: 1. Reduction in shoulder pain The pain will be rapidly and dramatically reduced. 2. Recovery of mobility You will regain close to the original mobility of your shoulder. 3. Improvement in quality of life Your everyday activities and your social life will no longer be limited by pain and reduced mobility. Why choose MyShoulder? MyShoulder technology enhances the...

Conventional procedures and MyShoulder The positioning of a shoulder prosthesis is performed using surgical instruments which prepare the bone to receive the prosthesis. CONVENTIONAL PROCEDURES In the conventional procedures the surgical instruments are the same for all the patients. MYSHOULDER: THE INNOVATION MyShoulder are surgical instruments which fit your anatomy accurately, because they are tailored for you. MyShoulder instruments are manufactured with the innovative 3D printing technology. This solution offers a very accurate manufacturing process and the highest design flexibility to...

The MyShoulder adventure 1. Obtain an image of your shoulder The surgeon will organize for you to have a 3D scan (CT) of your shoulder. 2. Replication of your shoulder and creation of MyShoulder Using the 3D scans, Medacta will create a 3D model of your shoulder and your personalized surgical instruments. 3. Surgeon analysis of the planning Your surgeon will adjust the settings of your MyShoulder plan to match your anatomy, planning the position of your final shoulder implant. 4. Preparation for surgery Prior to surgery, your surgeon will receive the 3D printed MyShoulder instruments and the...

If you have any concerns about your new shoulder don’t hesitate to contact your doctor. Finally... ...enjoy your new shoulder! For further information visit the website: Medacta International SA Strada Regina - 6874 Castel San Pietro - Switzerland Phone +41 91 696 60 60 - Fax +41 91 696 60 66 [email protected] All trademarks are property of their respective owners and are registered at least in Switzerland. MyShoulder Short Patient Information - ref: 99.mysh.16short rev. 01