2023 Specialty Day All-Access Pass-Subacromial Balloon Spacer

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses the subacromial balloon spacer, its indications, and the experience of the presenter, Joe Boot. The balloon spacer is used for massive irreparable superior cuff tears in patients without severe osteoarthritis. The presenter mentions participating in a rigorous FDA IDE trial comparing the balloon spacer to tissue repair. The Lancet trial is also briefly mentioned. The presenter discusses their own experience with the procedure, including patient outcomes and rehabilitation protocols. They mention a 10% failure rate, improvement in ASES scores, decrease in VAS scores, and the overall safety of the procedure. The reimbursement for the procedure is also mentioned. A case example is provided, along with snippets of other patient outcomes. The presenter emphasizes the importance of following indications and concludes by thanking the audience. No credits are mentioned in the transcript.

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Joseph A. Abboud, M.D.

Keywords

subacromial balloon spacer

indications

Joe Boot

patient outcomes

reimbursement