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Fda has recently approved subacromial balloon spacers for shoulder injuries. who is the ideal candidate for this procedure? is this mean to be a replacement for shoulder replacements or simply an interim step? what is the recovery time for this?
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The subacromial balloon spacer is a newly FDA approved treatment for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. The device has demonstrated improved shoulder motion and function in this specific population.
Answered 8/30/2021
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