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The Tornier Aequalis Ascend Flex Convertible Shoulder System improves upon the traditional Grammont-style reverse total shoulder. The new system provides a short stem designed to match the internal geometry of the proximal humerus providing metaphyseal press-fit. The Ascend Flex system provides three-dimensional flexibility and improves range of motion, while decreasing scapular impingement. The system allows easy convertibility from an anatomic to reverse total shoulder and provides additional glenoid baseplate options including a new threaded baseplate.
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Bradley Edwards, T., Morris, B.J., Hodorek, B. (2016). Tornier Aequalis Ascend™ Flex Convertible Shoulder System. In: Frankle, M., Marberry, S., Pupello, D. (eds) Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20840-4_44
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