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 ...

Use of a biodegradable subacromial implant spacer for massive rotator cuff tears had non-inferior outcomes to partial repair, according to results presented at the American Shoulder and Elbow ...

The InSpace subacromial spacer balloon is as good as partial repair of the rotator cuff, according to the results of a prospective, randomized, multicenter trial presented at the American Academy ...

When a person also undergoes a rotator cuff repair, it can take 6–9 months to make a full recovery. A medical professional can offer advice on when it is safe to return to work. Risks and ...

After debriding any loose bodies and shaving back part of the acromion bone (subacromial decompression) to reduce the likelihood of impingement, the rotator cuff is reattached to the head of the ...

Use of a biodegradable balloon spacer during massive rotator cuff tear surgery produced similar outcomes when compared to partial rotator cuff repair for patients with massive rotator cuff tears ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 16, 2022, 9:05 a.m.) — Long-term follow-up of patients with shoulder pain who received rotator cuff repair with or without acromioplasty found little difference ...

2. SAD—patients with a history of rotator cuff tendinopathy without a full thickness tear undergoing arthroscopic subacromial decompression due to failed glucocorticoid injection therapy. 3.

Nashville, Tenn. (1:35 p.m. EDT--July 10, 2021) -- Use of a biodegradable balloon spacer during massive rotator cuff tear surgery produced similar outcomes when compared to partial rotator cuff ...

Examples of primary procedures include but are not limited to arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, arthroscopic debridements (the debridement would be performed on an area separate/distinct and ...

Source Reference: Marshall B, et al "The subacromial bursa modulates tendon healing after rotator cuff injury in rats" Sci Translat Med 2024; DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.add8273.

The San Antonio Spurs announced that center LaMarcus Aldridge will miss the remainder of the 2019-20 season after undergoing shoulder surgery in April.