Subacromial Spacer Implantation During Arthroscopic Partial Repair in Patients With Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears Provides Satisfactory Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes: A Retrospective Comparative Study

Purpose: To compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of partial rotator cuff repair (RCR) with and without implantation of a biodegradable subacromial spacer in the treatment of symptomatic irreparable massive rotator cuff tears (MRCTs). Methods: Patients with MRCT who underwent arthroscopic p...

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Main Authors: Kerem Bilsel, M.D., Orkhan Aliyev, M.D., Burak Altintas, M.D., Syed Dil Bagh Ali Shah, M.D., Rodi Ertogrul, M.D., Mehmet Kapicioglu, M.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-06-01
Series:Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666061X22000281