HOMBRO DE REVERSA Biomet
HOMBRO DE REVERSA Biomet
HOMBRO DE REVERSA Biomet
Reverse Shoulder
System
Surgical Technique
Table of Contents
INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS
Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder products Absolute contraindications include infection, sepsis,
are indicated for use in patients whose shoulder and osteomyelitis.
joint has a grossly deficient rotator cuff with severe
arthropathy and/or previously failed shoulder joint Relative contraindications include:
replacement with a grossly deficient rotator cuff. The 1. Uncooperative patient or patient with neurologic
patient must be anatomically and structurally suited disorders who is incapable or unwilling to follow
to receive the implants and a functional deltoid muscle directions.
is necessary. 2. Osteoporosis.
The Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder is indicated 3. Metabolic disorders which may impair bone
for primary, or fracture total shoulder replacement formation.
for the relief of pain and significant disability due to 4. Osteomalacia.
gross rotator cuff deficiency. Optional use in revision:
in some medical conditions (e.g. revision when healthy 5. Distant foci of infections which may spread to the
and good bone stock exists), the surgeon may opt to implant site.
use primary implants in a revision procedure. 6. Rapid joint destruction, marked bone loss or bone
resorption apparent on roentgenogram.
Titanium glenospheres are intended for patients with
Cobalt Alloy material sensitivity. The wear of these
devices has not been tested but, based on pin on
disk testing, the wear rate is inferior to that of cobalt
alloy glenospheres. A Cobalt Alloy glenosphere is
the recommended component for reverse shoulder
arthroplasty patients without material sensitivity to
cobalt alloy.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3
Humeral Preparation
Using the 4, 5 or 6 mm starter reamer and ratcheting Standard Stem – Using the standard length reamers,
T-handle, bore a pilot hole through the humeral head insert each reamer until the proximal portion of the
along the axis of the humeral shaft, just lateral to engraved line just above the cutting teeth is even with
the head’s articular surface and just medial to the the proximal portion of the greater tuberosity (Figure
rotator cuff attachment. Insert the humeral reamer 4).
to the depths described below for the chosen stem. Mini Stem – Using the standard length reamers, insert
Continue reaming in 1 mm increments until cortical each reamer until the large hashmark between the 3
contact is achieved. Note the reamer size for future and 4 on the reamer is even with the proximal portion
reference. of the greater tuberosity (Figure 5).
Standard/Micro Mini
Figure 7 Figure 8
Standard/Micro Mini
Figure 9 Figure 10
Figure 11
Standard/Micro Mini
Figure 12 Figure 13
Standard/Micro Mini
Figure 14 Figure 15
Figure 19 Figure 20
Figure 21 Figure 22
Figure 23 Figure 24
Figure 25
Glenoid
There are two baseplate options (Mini and Standard) Ideally, the Steinmann pin should be placed into the
available, each with specific instrumention. For a best possible bone stock, keeping in mind the Versa-
breakdown of these instruments, refer to the tray Dial® glenosphere can be offset up to 4.5 mm in any
layouts beginning on page 40. direction.* It may be helpful to section off the glenoid
into quadrants for ease of placement of the Steinmann
Glenoid Preparation pin, as the best bone is often located centrally.
Attach the threaded glenoid guide handle to the
*For the 36 mm standard glenosphere, the offset
glenoid sizer. Insert a 3.2 mm Steinmann pin into the
range is 1.5–3.5 mm.
glenoid at the desired angle and position, ensuring
the pin engages or perforates the medial cortical wall
(Figure 25). A completely secure Steinmann pin is
essential to ensure the subsequent reamer has a stable
cannula over which to ream. A 10 degree inferior tilt has
been built into the glenoid sizer, however any glenoid
defects or asymmetric wear needs to be accounted for
when the Steinmann pin is placed correctly within the
guide, it will lie flush with the inferior groove.
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Figure 26
Figure 26a
Glenoid (cont.)
Note: Obtaining a pre-operative CT scan will help Remove the cannulated glenoid reamer, ensuring the
identify bone erosion which may affect glenoid tilt Steinmann pin remains securely positioned in the
and/ or version. It also helps locate quality bone in glenoid (Figure 26a). If the Steinmann pin comes out,
which to place the baseplate. the baseplate trial can be used to reposition and place
the Steinmann pin into the glenoid.
Position the cannulated baseplate reamer over the top
of the Steinmann pin (Figure 26). Ream the glenoid Note: There is not a stop on the glenoid reamer,
to the desired level, ensuring the medial geometry so continual attention to the reaming depth is
of the glenoid baseplate is completely reamed. Due important.
to the 10 degree inferior tilt of the Steinmann pin
sizer, an inferior ridge should be evident first. A slight
superior bone ridge should then follow, ensuring full
concentric reaming. It is common to see cancellous
bone inferiorly, while cortical bone remains superiorly.
It is critical that the glenoid is adequately reamed to
ensure complete seating of the glenoid baseplate
(Figure 26a). Depending on the condition of the
glenoid, the baseplate can be partially counter-sunk.
This is accomplished by sinking the glenoid reamer
until the desired inferior bone shelf is evident.
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Gold
Figure 27 Figure 28
Glenoid (cont.)
It is critical to remove any excess bone and soft tissue Method 2: If the instrumentation that features the calcar
from the glenoid face (typically inferior) that may planer is available, select and attach the appropriate
prevent complete impaction of the glenosphere/taper planer blade based on the size of glenosphere desired
assembly into the baseplate. This can be done with to the planer. Position the cannulated glenoid planer
two different methods. over the top of the Steinmann pin. Concentrically
plane the glenoid face, ensuring any adhesions and
Method 1: Using the cannulated trial glenoid baseplate, soft tissues are removed from the face of the glenoid
position the glenoid baseplate provisional over the (Figure 28). Remove the cannulated glenoid planer,
Steinmann pin and into the prepared glenoid. If there ensuring that the Steinmann pin remains securely
appears to be any bone and/or soft tissue that extends positioned in the glenoid.
past the face of the trial glenoid baseplate, utilize a
ronguer to trim this unwanted bone down to ensure If additional bone or soft tissue are present on the
complete seating of the glenosphere (Figure 27). inferior shelf or the included planer is too large to
insert into the joint space, utilize a ronguer to trim
unwanted bone to ensure complete seating of the
glenosphere. If the glenoid baseplate provisional does
not fully seat in either of these methods, the baseplate
reamer should be used to completely prepare the
baseplate geometry.
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Figure 29 Figure 30
Glenoid (cont.)
Baseplate Impaction
Application of saline or other appropriate lubrication The glenoid baseplate is now seated, and determination
to impactor tip o-ring should aid in distraction of of the appropriate length 6.5 mm central screw can be
impactor from baseplate after impaction. Place made (Figure 30).
the glenoid baseplate implant onto the end of the
cannulated baseplate impactor (Figure 29). Reference
the screw hole indicator hashmarks and grooves on the
impactor to align the peripheral hole screw position as
desired. All peripheral screw holes on the baseplate
are identical, which allows them to be placed in any
desired location. Once aligned, impact the baseplate
into the glenoid and remove the baseplate impactor.
The back of the baseplate should be fully seated on
the face of the glenoid surface. Visual confirmation can
be attained by checking for gaps between the reamed
glenoid surface and baseplate at the screw holes.
A small nerve hook may aid in confirming complete
seating of the baseplate. Due to the 10 degree inferior
to superior orientation for the baseplate preparation,
the baseplate may be partially or fully counter-sunk
inferiorly.
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Figure 31 Figure 32
Glenoid (cont.)
Baseplate Central Screw Selection/Insertion
6.5 mm central screw length determination may be Note: 110025762 measures screw depth for the
made in one of the three following methods: mini baseplate central screw, standard baseplate
central screw and peripheral screws for both the
1. With Steinmann pin in place, position the central
mini and standard baseplates.
screw drill guide over the pin and read the
corresponding depth marking on the pin from the
back of the drill guide (Figure 31).
Figure 34
Incorrect Correct
Glenoid (cont.)
Insert the desired length 6.5 mm central screw If the guide does not sit flush, the central screw is
(Figure 33) and completely tighten with the 3.5 mm not completely tightened. Additional effort should
hex driver. To verify the 6.5 mm central screw is fully be made to inspect for unwanted soft tissue or debris
seated in the baseplate, a check with the central behind the screw head; then fully seat the central
screw drill guide should be performed. Simply attach screw. A fully seated central screw provides the best
the central screw drill guide/ template to the guide compression and fixation, as well as ensures the male
handle, and insert the guide into the reverse Morse taper of the glenosphere will fully engage.
taper of the baseplate (Figure 34). If the guide sits
Tip: The most common lengths of the central screw
flush on the baseplate without rocking or toggling,
are 25 – 35 mm.
the central screw is completely and correctly seated
(Figure 34a & 34b).
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Figure 35 Figure 36
Glenoid (cont.)
Peripheral Screw Selection/Insertion
Method 1: Fixed Angle Only
Position the peripheral drill guide with bushing insert Select and tighten the appropriate length 4.75
on the baseplate and drill the superior hole using 2.7 mm screw through the channel in the drill guide
mm drill (Figure 35). using the 3.5 mm hex driver, and into the baseplate
without completely tightening (Figure 36). Rotate the
Ensure the drill bushing is flush with the guide when peripheral drill guide and bushing 180 degrees and
reading the depth markings off of the drill. Remove the repeat for opposing screw. Repeat these steps for the
drill bushing insert from the guide. remaining two peripheral screws.
Figure 37 Figure 38
Glenoid (cont.)
Tip: The most common lengths of superior and inferior Note: The text written on the Zimmer-Hudson
screws are 25 – 35 mm. The most common length connection (3.5 mm hex or 2.5 mm hex) of the
of anterior and posterior screws is 15 mm. Typically, peripheral drivers should be used to visually
locking screws are used for all peripheral holes. identify the type of driver.
However, the non-locking screws may be used to
obtain compression and variability in the screw angle. Peripheral Screw Selection/Insertion
Method 2: Fixed Angle and Variable Angle
Note: When used with locking screws, the As an alternative to using the peripheral drill guide
baseplates peripheral holes are fixed at a 5 degree with bushing insert, the peripheral drill guides (fixed
diverging angle. angle or variable angle) which thread into each
baseplate peripheral hole may be used. The threaded
Note: A yellow mark has been added to the 3.5
peripheral drill guide is threaded into the baseplate
mm hex driver to indicate when the screw is
(Figure 38). With the 2.7 mm peripheral drill bit, drill
approaching the baseplate threads (when used
the superior hole and read the desired depth marking
with the captured peripheral drill / screw guide).
at the end of the drill guide. Unscrew the threaded
As the yellow mark begins to disappear into the
peripheral drill guide from the baseplate, and insert
captured peripheral drill / screw guide, the screw
the appropriate peripheral screw. Repeat until all four
threads are approximately 2.5 mm from completely
peripheral screws are inserted, and fully tighten in an
seating. When the yellow mark can no longer be
alternating fashion.
seen, the threads on the head of the screw are
within approximately one complete turn of seating
in the baseplate.
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Peripheral
Screw
Figure 39 Figure 40
Figure 41 Figure 42
*The 36 mm standard glenosphere provisional is marked with B, C, D indications as the offset range is 1.5 mm to 3.5 mm for the definitive implant.
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Figure 43 Figure 44
Glenoid (cont.)
Glenosphere Assembly
Place the glenosphere implant into the impactor base Engage the Morse taper with two firm strikes, using
(110027886 or 407281). Ensuring the components the taper impactor tool (407280 or 110029132) and
are clean and dry, insert the taper adaptor into the mallet (Figure 43 and 44). The taper/ glenosphere
glenosphere (Figure 43a & 44a). Rotate the taper assembly is now secure.
adaptor until the trial offset is replicated. For example,
if trialing indicated a fully offset glenosphere (position Note: In the event the taper has been engaged in
E), the implant taper adaptor is aligned so that the an incorrect position, the Versa-Dial taper extractor
hashmark is positioned at position E on the definitive (407298), located in the humeral preparation tray,
glenosphere head (Inset). may be used to remove the taper adaptor from the
glenosphere. After removal of the taper adaptor, a
new taper adaptor should be used.
Offset Indicator Offset*
A 0.5 mm
B 1.5 mm
C 2.5 mm
D 3.5 mm
E 4.5 mm
Figure 45 Figure 46
Glenoid (cont.)
Glenosphere/Taper Adaptor
Offset Direction Determination
Place the glenosphere into the orientation block Slide the 2-prong glenosphere inserter/impactor
(110027886 or 407281) for determination of offset onto the glenosphere and tighten. Another option
direction. Rotate the glenosphere until the implant is to place the glenosphere forceps over the top
reaches the point that is furthest on the orientation of the glenosphere and tighten using a ratcheting
block scale. This orientation will represent the direction mechanism (Figure 46).
of maximum offset (Figure 45).
As an alternative to the glenosphere inserter, a surgical
marker can be used to note the direction of the offset
on the rim of the glenosphere. The glenosphere can
then be inserted into the baseplate by hand.
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Figure 47 Figure 48
Laser etch
alignment marks
Figure 49
Humeral Tray and Bearing (cont.) Humeral Tray and Bearing Assembly
Note: In cases of extreme instability, +3 mm Utilize the bearing assembly tool to first spread the
retentive humeral bearings are available. Retentive RingLoc ® locking mechanism to the open position by
bearings capture more of the glenosphere and fully seating the bearing assembly tool on the humeral
have polyethylene walls which are 2– 3 mm higher tray. An audible “click” will be heard when the bearing
than standard +3 mm bearings, but do not add any assembly tool is properly engaged. Next, place the
additional joint space. Depending on variations in engaged bearing assembly tool and humeral tray on
instrument tray layouts, the retentive bearings may the glenosphere offset orientation block. Position the
be found in the revision instrument tray. definitive humeral bearing in the definitive humeral tray,
ensuring that the laser etching on the bearing aligns
Note: Additional humeral resection and subsequent with the laser etching on the humeral tray. Using the
re-reaming and re-broaching may be required if the humeral bearing/tray impactor tool, apply downward
joint is extremely difficult to reduce. pressure to the bearing and remove the bearing
assembly tool continuing to apply downward pressure
Note: Glenospheres and humeral bearings on the bearing. With two firm strikes of the humeral
have been color coded to ensure only matching tray/ bearing impactor (405825 or 110028055),
curvatures are used together. impact the humeral bearing into the humeral tray
(Figure 49). Following inspection, ensure the humeral
Tip: The most common thickness of the tray and
bearing is fully seated within the humeral tray.
bearing is standard for each (STD-STD).
Note: Mini Humeral Tray and Bearing Implants
can also be used with this system. Please refer to
Surgical Technique Addendum for Mini Humeral
Tray: 1998.1-GLBL
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**Since there are no numeric hashmarks on the teeth of these reamers, ream to
the horizontal hashmark.
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10 Micro 10 mm 10 mm
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