Background The subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) includes the rotator cuff syndrome, tendonitis and bursitis of the shoulder. Treatment includes surgical and non-surgical modalities. Non-surgical ...

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 ...

New Delhi: Stryker, a medical device company, announced the launch of InSpace, a biodegradable subacromial balloon implant for arthroscopic treatment of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears ...

No progression in joint erosion or enthesophytes was reported; there was significant improvement in bone mass. 7 This study suggests that targeting IL-17 inhibition might effectively treat ...

Chiropractic care can help relieve joint and muscle pain. It can also support injury prevention and recovery. Individuals with shoulder pain may benefit from working with a chiropractor.

Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable subacromial spacer insertion for rotator cuff tears. This involves inserting a balloon-shaped device between the top of the shoulder blade and the upper ...

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 is a type of shoulder surgery used to treat impingement syndrome, a common repetitive-use injury that causes pain when the arm is raised over the head.

First subacromial balloon procedure performed in Hattiesburg The procedure uses new technology that was just approved by the FDA for rotator cuff injuries.

Christopher Hamilton, MD, implanted Stryker's InSpace, a minimally invasive subacromial spacer, at a California ASC.

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 ...

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 ...