Zimmer Launches Sidus(tm) Stem-Free Shoulder System at EFORT 2O12 (press release)
Zimmer Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal health, today introduced its new Sidus™ Stem-Free Shoulder system at the annual European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) meeting in Berlin, Germany.
The Sidus Stem-Free shoulder system comprises a range of anatomically-matched options to enable accurate restoration of each patient's unique anatomy without the constraints of fixed inclinations, medial offset or posterior offset. The SidusShoulder features an innovative, bone-conserving design which preserves bone stock for future interventions while avoiding some of the clinical issues associated with traditional stemmed solutions. An open design protects anchoring and improves rotational stability while allowing bone in-growth.
"The Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder offers a new solution for the shoulder arthroplasty continuum of care, bridging the gap between traditional stemmed and resurfacing shoulder implants," said Katarzyna Mazur, President, Zimmer Reconstructive EMEA. "As a result of this technology, patients will benefit from a less invasive surgery, ...
