2021 AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting Recordings-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 multicenter trial comparing the use of a subacromial balloon spacer (InSpace device) versus partial repair for massive rotator cuff tears. The study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the InSpace device as the primary treatment for full thickness massive rotator cuff tears. The study enrolled 93 patients in the InSpace group and 91 patients in the partial repair group. Results show that the InSpace device provides comparable functional and patient-reported outcomes with earlier recovery for many scores at six weeks. The device also demonstrates statistically significant improvements in range of motion, ROWAC, and CONSTANT scores. The study concludes that the InSpace device is a rapid and technically easy surgical procedure with potential advantages in rehabilitation and revision procedures. No device-related adverse events were reported.

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Nikhil Verma, MD

Keywords

randomized multicenter trial

subacromial balloon spacer

InSpace device

partial repair

massive rotator cuff tears