Sam Brusco, Associate Editor01.20.22
Stryker’s new Tornier Perform patient-matched primary reversed glenoid (patient-matched glenoid) was used in a surgical procedure for the first time on Jan. 13 by Dr. Jay Keener in St. Louis.
According to the company, the patient-matched glenoid is the first surgeon-driven, primary patient-specific implant for shoulder arthroplasty. To accommodate the surgeon’s preference and patient need, the implant is planned on Stryker’s Blueprint 3D planning software.
“The Patient-Matched Glenoid puts surgeons in the driver’s seat to contour the implant to the face of the native glenoid that is unique to each patient’s anatomy,” Dr. George S. Athwal, one of the designers of the implant system, told the press. “The Patient-Matched Glenoid system increases efficiency in the OR, requiring fewer surgical steps and no glenoid bone reaming.”
The Blueprint software lets surgeons virtually position and execute creation of a patient-matched implant. Once completed, an order is generated to manufacture the glenoid baseplate and patient-specific instrumentation. The surgeon then receives the sterile devices and implants the baseplate with a ream-free, bone-preserving technique.
“Stryker’s relentless pursuit of innovation is exemplified in the Patient-Matched Glenoid, a strong addition to our upper extremities portfolio,” said Tim Lanier, Vice President & General Manager, Upper Extremities at Stryker. “It will give our customers autonomy that is not available anywhere else in the market.”
According to the company, the patient-matched glenoid is the first surgeon-driven, primary patient-specific implant for shoulder arthroplasty. To accommodate the surgeon’s preference and patient need, the implant is planned on Stryker’s Blueprint 3D planning software.
“The Patient-Matched Glenoid puts surgeons in the driver’s seat to contour the implant to the face of the native glenoid that is unique to each patient’s anatomy,” Dr. George S. Athwal, one of the designers of the implant system, told the press. “The Patient-Matched Glenoid system increases efficiency in the OR, requiring fewer surgical steps and no glenoid bone reaming.”
The Blueprint software lets surgeons virtually position and execute creation of a patient-matched implant. Once completed, an order is generated to manufacture the glenoid baseplate and patient-specific instrumentation. The surgeon then receives the sterile devices and implants the baseplate with a ream-free, bone-preserving technique.
“Stryker’s relentless pursuit of innovation is exemplified in the Patient-Matched Glenoid, a strong addition to our upper extremities portfolio,” said Tim Lanier, Vice President & General Manager, Upper Extremities at Stryker. “It will give our customers autonomy that is not available anywhere else in the market.”