CC2023: Subacromial Balloon Spacer Implantation for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears Is Associated With Restoration of the Acromiohumeral Interval and Glenohumeral Center of Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Laboratory Studies (December 2023)

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

Explain the biomechanical effect of subacromial balloon insertion on changes in the acromiohumeral (AH) interval
Explain the biomechanical effect of subacromial balloon insertion on changes in the glenohumeral center of pressure
Discuss the variety of potential published advantages and disadvantages associated with subacromial balloon insertion.

*Please note: This Journal-based CME activity will expire in one (1) year.

DISCLOSURES

AUTHORS

Kyle N. Kunze, MD
Nothing to disclose

Please note, all author disclosures related to writing the AJSM article are included in the article PDF. Author disclosures related to this educational activity are located above.

EDITORS
Bruce Reider, MD
Merck - Stockholder
Elsevier - Royalties; Financial/Material Support
Johnson & Johnson - Stockholder

Timothy Foster, MD
Nothing to disclose

Bert R. Mandelbaum, MD
Arthrex - Royalties; Paid Consultant
Biological Association - Board or Committee Member
ICRS - Board or Committee Member

PLANNERS
Donna Tilton
Nothing to disclose

ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: April 22, 2024
TERMINATION DATE: April 21, 2025

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CLAIMING CREDIT
In order to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ participants must receive a score of 80% or higher on the post test. Participants have up to five attempts to pass. The evaluation also must be completed. Please note that this is an online-only activity. Participants must complete the post test and evaluation online. No hard copy submissions will be accepted.

DISCLAIMER
The material presented in this continuing medical education program is being made available by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine for educational purposes only. This material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best, methods or procedures appropriate for the medical situation discussed, but rather is intended to present an approach, view, statement, or opinion of the authors, which may be helpful, or of interest, to other practitioners. AOSSM is not responsible for expenses incurred by an author. Costs incurred by the registrant are the responsibility of the registrant.

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Affiliate Member: $15.00
Non-Member: $25.00

Credit Offered:

No Credit Offered