Implantable Subacromial Balloon Spacers in Patients With Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Systematic Review of Clinical, Biomechanical, and Financial Implications

• Main Authors: William L. Johns, B.S (Author), Nikhil Ailaney, B.S (Author), Kevin Lacy, B.S (Author), Gregory J. Golladay, M.D (Author), Jennifer Vanderbeck, M.D (Author), Niraj V. Kalore, M.D (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Purpose: To determine the clinical, biomechanical, and financial impact of the use of subacromial balloon spacers in the surgical management of massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears (RCTs). Methods: All studies assessing the use of implantable subacromial balloon spacers for management of massive,...