Why the study?
Massive irreparable rotator cuff tears present a significant challenge, with multiple surgical options available including subacromial balloon spacers.
Provides an overview of surgical treatment options and describes the surgical technique for subacromial balloon spacer placement in massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.
May inform surgical options for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears; leaves open comparative efficacy versus alternatives.
Massive irreparable rotator cuff tears pose a significant challenge for both the treating orthopedic surgeon and patient. Surgical treatment options for massive rotator cuff tears include arthroscopic debridement, biceps tenotomy or tenodesis, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, partial rotator cuff repair, cuff augmentation, tendon transfers, superior capsular reconstruction, subacromial balloon spacer, and ultimately reverse shoulder arthroplasty. The present study will provide a brief overview of these treatment options along with a description of the surgical technique for subacromial balloon spacer placement.
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