Subacromial balloon spacers for the treatment of irreparable rotator cuff tears: a review

Subacromial balloon spacers for the treatment of irreparable rotator cuff tears: a review

Massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (RCTs) are a commonly encountered orthopedic condition that can be difficult to treat. Several techniques have been described to manage these tears, with the implantable subacromial balloon spacer being one of the most recent. The device, which has only been ap...

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Main Authors: John K. McNamara, III, BS, Suleiman Y. Sudah, MD, Joseph E. Manzi, MD, David S. Constantinescu, MD, Allen D. Nicholson, MD, Mariano E. Menendez, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-08-01
Series:JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques
Subjects:
Rotator cuff tear
Shoulder surgery
Subacromial balloon spacer
Superior capsular reconstruction
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
Irreparable rotator cuff tear
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