Short to Early-Mid Term Clinical Outcomes and Survival of Pyrocarbon Shoulder Implants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background The appropriate surgical treatment option for young and active patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty for arthritis remains questionable. Pyrolitic carbon (pyrocarbon) has been shown to improve implant longevity and decrease wear when in contact with cartilage or bone. The present syst...

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Main Authors: Edoardo Franceschetti MD, Pietro Gregori MD, Giancarlo Giurazza MD, Giuseppe Papalia MD, Auro Caraffa MD, Rocco Papalia MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/24715492231152143