Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
Gewählte Publikation:
Liebhauser, M.
IMPLANT BREAKAGE AFTER SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF DATA FROM WORLDWIDE ARTHROPLASTY REGISTRIES AND CLINICAL TRIALS
Doktoratsstudium der Medizinischen Wissenschaft; Humanmedizin; [ Dissertation ] Medizinische Universität Graz; 2024. pp. 100
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- Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz:
- Betreuer*innen:
- Hohenberger Gloria
- Lohberger Birgit
- Sadoghi Patrick
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- Abstract:
- Implant breakage after shoulder arthroplasty is a rare complication after aseptic loosening, infection or persistent pain, resulting in malfunction of the components requiring revision surgery. This correlates with a high burden for the patient and increasing costs. Specific data of complication rates and implant breakage are available in detailed arthroplasty registries, but due to the rare occurrence and possibly underestimated value rarely described in published studies. The background of this dissertation was the evaluation of the current knowledge of shoulder prosthetics, including materials used, calculations, and production of various implants. A systematic review of this dissertation was published in the BMC Journal in autumn 2023. The aim of this systematic review was to point out the frequency of implant breakage after shoulder arthroplasty. We hypothesized that worldwide arthroplasty registry datasets record higher rates of implant breakage than clinical trials.