Generally speaking operative treatment is reserved for when non-operative measures have failed. 1 There are a variety of operative strategies available including subacromial decompression, rotator ...

A subacromial decompression is then performed to open up the subacromial space. This procedure, called an acromioplasty, involves removing a bone spur and irregularities on the underside of the ...

What is already known Subacromial decompression surgery is a common procedure. Unblinded trials at high risk of bias have failed to demonstrate the benefit of subacromial decompression surgery ...

The injections are performed in the subacromial space of the rotator-cuff for those with subacromial impingement syndrome.

A gender-sensitive approach to rotator cuff repair may result in better patient outcomes.

The most common surgery to fix a rotator cuff impingement is called a subacromial decompression (SAD). Your surgeon will remove any swollen tissue in your shoulder and bony growths that have happened.

5. Verma N, Srikumaran U, Roden CM, Rogusky EJ, Lapner P, Neill H, Abboud JA. (2022). InSpace implant compared with partial repair for treatment of full-thickness massive rotator cuff tears.

Over 500,000 surgeries are performed every year in the US to repair rotator cuff injuries, but a significant number of these procedures do not achieve the desired outcomes. A recent research published ...

"Surgical repair or reconstruction of the damaged rotator cuff tendon is typically accompanied by decompression of the subacromial space by debriding the overlying bone (acromion) and removing the ...

Inserting a biodegradable subacromial spacer aims to improve pain and restore shoulder function in people who have irreparable rotator cuff tears. The aim is to reduce subacromial friction by lowering ...

Subacromial decompression with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair yielded a 21% risk reduction for revision compared with repair alone. Results were compiled from a study population of 60,000 patients.