Zimmer® Trabecular Metal™ Glenoid Fixation

Zimmer Biomet offers surgeons a glenoid component to assist with fixation. The high-friction coefficient of Trabecular Metal™ material plus strength and flexibility provide initial stability. Trabecular Metal material's osteoconductive properties support vascularisation1 that allows for more normal bone formation and maintenance.

Biomechanical testing shows initial, intermediate, and long-term stability.

Technology

Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology. No other porous material so closely resembles the structure, function and physiology of trabecular bone.

Trabecular Metal material is a highly porous structure with architecture that creates an initial scratch fit and facilitates biologic ingrowth. In clinical use since 1997 this innovative technology provides initial scratch fit and stable fixation.

Learn more about Trabecular Metal Technology at tmt.zimmer.com

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References

  1. Karageorgion, V. and Kablan, D. “Porosity of 3D Biomaterial Scaffolds and Osteogenesis” Biomaterials, 26(27):5474-91, September 2005.

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Warsaw, Indiana 46580 USA

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Zimmer, Inc
1800 West Center Street
Warsaw, Indiana 46580 USA

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