St. Luke’s University Health Network has been selected to participate in a national clinical trial studying a new shoulder replacement design, becoming the only health care system in the Lehigh Valley involved in the research.
The study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the INHANCE™ Shoulder System by DePuy Synthes, a stemless shoulder replacement design that differs from traditional implants by eliminating the metal stem typically placed inside the arm bone. Researchers say the approach may help preserve more natural bone and reduce bone loss, which could be beneficial for patients who may require future surgeries.
St. Luke’s is one of only a small number of health care systems nationwide chosen to take part in the trial…