Dr. Edward Fehringer and team of surgeons develop device for shoulder surgery patient — 4 quick facts

Edward Fehringer, MD, of Columbus Orthopedic and Sports Medicine in Nebraska and a team of surgeons devised a shoulder replacement prosthesis called the Tornier Simpliciti Shoulder System, according to the Daily Journal.

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Here are four facts:

 

1. The U.S. Food and Administration approved the device in March.

 

2. The device has been used in approximately 100 patients in the United States, including six procedures that Dr. Fehringer performed.

 

3. Tornier Simpliciti Shoulder System differs from other devices due to its shorter stem.

 

4. The stem, which is a mere 2 centimeters, will aid in the preservation of the bone in the case of infection or if additional surgeries are needed in the future. A smaller stem also results in less pain for the patient post-surgery.

 

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