Recurrent disassembly of a modular humeral prosthesis. A case report.
A modular prosthesis for shoulder arthroplasty can be complicated by disassembly of the bearing surface from the humeral stem. Glenohumeral instability and increased humeral translation may be associated with this complication.
Cooper
R A
RA
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195.
Brems
J J
JJ
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging