Tornier Simpliciti

Shoulder System

During shoulder replacement surgery, the ball (humeral head) and socket (glenoid) are replaced with implants, and bone must be removed to allow the implants to be put in place. Some shoulder replacement systems have a long stem that’s inserted into the shaft of the humerus after bone has been removed.

Tornier Simpliciti is a stemless shoulder replacement system, featuring a “nucleus” instead of a long stem which means less bone is removed to secure it in place compared to a long-stem system.

Bone preservation

Stemless shoulder replacement is less invasive and preserves more bone than traditional long-stemmed shoulder replacement systems. The benefits of stemless shoulder replacement may include:

  • Simplified implant placement during surgery1,3

  • Less blood loss during surgery3

  • Less time in the operating room3

  • Less pain after surgery3, which may promote a faster recovery

  • Bone preservation for any future surgeries that may be needed

Less pain and more living

  • In a US-based clinical trial, Tornier Simpliciti showed significant improvement in patient’s shoulder pain and function.2

  • Greater than 60% of patients reported no shoulder pain at 6 months after surgery, the remaining patients reported mild to moderate pain4

  • Greater than 85% of patients reported no limitations to daily living at 2 years after surgery4

  • Greater than 90% of patients reported “seldom to none” sleep issues at 6 months after surgery4

Ask your doctor if Tornier Simpliciti is right for you.

You may be a candidate for Tornier Simpliciti total shoulder replacement if:

  • You have osteoarthritis or arthritis resulting from an injury (traumatic arthritis)

  • You have severe or disabling shoulder pain

  • You have a good functioning rotator cuff

  • Treatments, such as steroids or physical therapy have not helped with your shoulder pain and movement

Tornier Simpliciti is not for people with poor bone quality, metal allergies or infections.

Download this brochure to learn more about Tornier Simpliciti.

Click to view brochure

English Español

References:
  1. Churchill R., Stemless shoulder arthroplasty: current status. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2014;23:1409-14.
  2. Churchill R., Clinical and radiographic outcomes of the Simpliciti canal-sparing shoulder arthroplasty system: a prospective two-year multicenter study. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016;98:552-60.
  3. Berth A., Pap G. Stemless shoulder prosthesis versus conventional anatomic shoulder prosthesis in patients with osteoarthritis. J Orthop Traumatol 2013;14:31-7.
  4. Data on file, Stryker Corporation.
Important information

Shoulder replacement

Anatomic total shoulder joint replacement is intended for use in individuals with painful, disabling joint disease of the shoulder resulting from: degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis. Additional indications could include but not limited to: aseptic necrosis of the humeral head, proximal humeral fracture and revision of previous unsuccessful hemiarthroplasty or other procedures.

Reverse total shoulder joint replacement is intended for use in individuals with a functional deltoid muscle and with massive and non-repairable rotator cuff tear with pain disabled by: rheumatoid arthritis, non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease, humeral head fracture, traumatic arthritis and revision of devices if adequate bone stock remains.

Shoulder joint replacement surgery is not appropriate for patients with any active or suspected latent infection in or about the shoulder joint, any mental or neuromuscular disorder which would create an unacceptable risk of prosthesis in stability, prosthesis fixation failure or complications in postoperative care. Additionally, shoulder joint replacement surgery is not appropriate for patients whose anticipated activities would impose high stresses on the prosthesis and its fixation.

As with any surgery, shoulder joint replacement surgery has serious risks which include, but are not limited to, pain, infection, intraoperative complications, component wear, nerve damage, loosening of shoulder components and dislocation of the shoulder prosthesis.

Implant related risks which may lead to a revision or removal of the implant include being overweight, manual labor activities, some sports activities, patient age, activity level, medical conditions, alcohol or drug addiction, and mental disorders. Shoulder joint implants may not provide the same feel or performance characteristics experienced with a normal healthy joint

The information presented is for educational purposes only. Speak to your doctor to decide if joint replacement surgery is appropriate for you. Individual results vary and not all patients will return to the same activity level. The lifetime of any joint replacement is limited and depends on several factors like patient weight and activity level. Your doctor will counsel you about strategies to potentially prolong the lifetime of the device, including avoiding high-impact activities, as well as maintaining a healthy weight. It is important to closely follow your doctor’s instructions regarding post-surgery activity, treatment, and follow-up care. Ask your doctor if a joint replacement is right for you.

This site is for visitors from the United States.

Stryker Corporation or its divisions or other corporate affiliated entities own, use or have applied for the following trademarks or service marks: Blueprint, ReUnion, Simpliciti, Shoulder iD, Stryker, Tornier. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners or holders.

Copyright © 2024 Stryker

OT-AWI-53 Oct-2023

Please upgrade your internet browser.

Our website was designed for a range of browsers. However, if you would like to use many of our latest and greatest features, please upgrade to a modern, fully supported browser.

Find the latest versions of modern supported browsers »

Note: If you are browsing in Internet Explorer 9 or later, and you are still seeing this message, you may be in Compatability Mode. Look for the Compability View icon in your Address bar, or the Compatability View and Compatability View settings from the Tools Menu in your Internet Explorer toolbar (hit the ALT key if your menu bar is hidden). If you are on an Intranet, you may need to contact your IT Support about Compatability View settings and whitelists.