Subacromial Balloon Implantation for the Treatment of Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears.
review · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 37654869.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2023.03.021 and PMC identifier 10466141.
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Abstract
Despite the development of various therapeutic options, surgical management of irreparable rotator cuff tears (IRCTs) remains controversial. Recently, implantation of a biodegradable subacromial balloon spacer (InSpace, Stryker Corporation; Kalamazoo, MI) has gained considerable interest for the treatment of certain IRCTs. The reported outcome of balloon implantation has not been consistent, likely due to differing indications and technical approaches. The purpose of this article is to present a reproducible arthroscopic technique for implantation of a subacromial balloon and to review the literature published to date, regarding the efficacy and outcomes of this procedure.
Anatomy
- shoulder