AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-Technique Spotlight Video: Subacromial Balloon Spacer

Technique Spotlight Video: Subacromial Balloon Spacer – Up, Up and Away

Video Transcription

Video Summary

The video transcript discusses the subacimal balloon spacer and its technique for insertion. It emphasizes the importance of identifying and selecting appropriate patients. The balloon provides pain relief, accelerates rehabilitation, and improves patient satisfaction. The exact mechanism of action is unclear, but it is believed to decrease pressure in the subacimal space and promote humeral head depression. A case study of a 71-year-old female with a rotator cuff tear is presented, along with the preoperative examination and surgical procedure. The video concludes by discussing the potential benefits and future implications of the balloon spacer. No credits are given.

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Nikhil Verma, MD

Keywords

subacimal balloon spacer

pain relief

rehabilitation

patient satisfaction

rotator cuff tear