Arthroplasty: shoulder joint replacement. X-ray image showing the replacement of the head of the humerus,the bone of the upper arm. A shoulder joint replacement is performed when the joint is severely deformed due to an injury or to a disorder such as arthritis. The prosthetic implant has a ball-shaped head and a main body which is cemented into the shaft of the humerus. The incision has been stitched together using staples | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Press Margaret Rose Hospital |
Taille de l’image : | 2480 px × 3669 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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