IC 306-2022: Emerging Treatment Options for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears For The Sports Medicine Surgeons-Emerging Treatment Options for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears For The Sports Medicine Surgeons (3/5)

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The transcript is from a video presentation on the use of the balloon spacer technology for the treatment of massive rotator cuff tears. The speaker discusses the importance of staying up to date on emerging technologies and highlights the prevalence of massive rotator cuff tears. They emphasize the need for surgeons to consider all treatment options and make informed decisions based on individual patient circumstances. <br /><br />The speaker explains that the InSpace Balloon Spacer has been approved by the FDA and has been used in Europe since 2012. They provide details of a rigorous study conducted in North America involving 31 investigators and 20 sites. The study compared the InSpace device with partial rotator cuff repair and assessed various outcomes over a two-year period. The results showed significant improvements in range of motion and functional scores with the InSpace group experiencing greater improvements in forward elevation and the constant score. <br /><br />The speaker also discusses the safety of the InSpace device, highlighting that no device-related adverse events were reported during the study. They demonstrate the strength of the balloon by showing a video of a patient jumping on it without it bursting. <br /><br />A case presentation is shared showcasing the successful use of the InSpace device in a patient who had previously undergone rotator cuff repair. The patient experienced pain relief, improved range of motion, and maintained positive outcomes over several years. The speaker concludes by highlighting the potential for re-implantation of the balloon device in certain cases. Overall, the video provides an overview of the emerging technology's use, its effectiveness, and its safety profile.

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Joseph Abboud, MD

Keywords

balloon spacer technology

massive rotator cuff tears

InSpace Balloon Spacer

treatment options

patient outcomes