2021 Annual Meeting Shoulder Access Pass-Subacromial Balloon Spacer versus Partial Repair for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: A prospective, randomized, multi-center trial

Subacromial Balloon Spacer versus Partial Repair for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: A prospective, randomized, multi-center trial

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The video discusses a randomized multi-center trial comparing the use of a subacromial balloon spacer (InSpace device) to partial repair surgery for massive rotator cuff tears. The study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the InSpace device as a primary treatment. The study enrolled 93 patients in the InSpace group and 91 patients in the partial repair group. The results showed that the InSpace device provided comparable functional and patient-reported outcome measures, with earlier recovery at six weeks. The device also had advantages such as accelerated rehabilitation and potential for easier revision procedures. No device-related adverse events were reported.

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Dr. Nikhil Verma

Keywords

randomized trial

subacromial balloon spacer

InSpace device

partial repair surgery

massive rotator cuff tears