Can a Balloon Fix Shoulder Pain? Subacromial Balloon Spacer Explained
Description: Subacromial Balloon Spacer for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears | How It Works #shorts
🎈 A balloon for shoulder pain? It sounds unusual, but for the right patient it's a real option.
When a massive rotator cuff tear can't be repaired, the humeral head can ride up and grind against the acromion, causing pain and limited motion. The InSpace subacromial balloon spacer is designed to restore that lost space.
How it's done:
🔹 Through small arthroscopic incisions, the surgeon confirms the tear is irreparable and that the subscapularis is intact
🔹 The defect is measured to select a small, medium, or large balloon
🔹 The deflated balloon is inserted through a lateral portal and positioned above the humeral head
🔹 It's filled with saline, briefly overinflated, then set to its final volume and sealed
The balloon takes only minutes to deploy, and many patients go home the same day.
Who may be a candidate:
✔️ Older, lower-demand patients
✔️ Massive, irreparable posterosuperior cuff tears
✔️ Preserved active shoulder motion
✔️ Intact subscapularis and no significant arthritis
Made of a biodegradable polymer, the balloon dissolves over about 12 months, yet many patients report relief that outlasts the device. Worth knowing: two major randomized trials reached different conclusions, so careful patient selection is essential. It's one option among several, not a fit for every shoulder.
Living with a massive rotator cuff tear?
#RotatorCuff #ShoulderSurgery
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𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘, 𝗠𝗗 | Orthopedic Surgeon · Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee
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About Dr. Cory Calendine, MD - 3000 Edward Curd Lane, Franklin, TN 37067
In the operating room, I get to perform more than 700 hip & knee replacement surgeries each year. From LIVE surgical demos to viral video highlights, together let's explore - react - discuss all things related to bone and joint health. #orthopedicsurgeon #jointreplacement
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🎈 A balloon for shoulder pain? It sounds unusual, but for the right patient it's a real option.
When a massive rotator cuff tear can't be repaired, the humeral head can ride up and grind against the acromion, causing pain and limited motion. The InSpace subacromial balloon spacer is designed to restore that lost space.
How it's done:
🔹 Through small arthroscopic incisions, the surgeon confirms the tear is irreparable and that the subscapularis is intact
🔹 The defect is measured to select a small, medium, or large balloon
🔹 The deflated balloon is inserted through a lateral portal and positioned above the humeral head
🔹 It's filled with saline, briefly overinflated, then set to its final volume and sealed
The balloon takes only minutes to deploy, and many patients go home the same day.
Who may be a candidate:
✔️ Older, lower-demand patients
✔️ Massive, irreparable posterosuperior cuff tears
✔️ Preserved active shoulder motion
✔️ Intact subscapularis and no significant arthritis
Made of a biodegradable polymer, the balloon dissolves over about 12 months, yet many patients report relief that outlasts the device. Worth knowing: two major randomized trials reached different conclusions, so careful patient selection is essential. It's one option among several, not a fit for every shoulder.
Living with a massive rotator cuff tear?
#RotatorCuff #ShoulderSurgery
.
📲 SUBSCRIBE NOW for new #surgery videos
𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘, 𝗠𝗗 | Orthopedic Surgeon · Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee
🌐 https://corycalendinemd.com
📅 Free joint replacement guide: https://corycalendinemd.com/free-joint-replacement-guide/
🌐 See Dr. Calendine in your Google & AI search results: https://corycalendinemd.com/preferred
📍 Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee · 3000 Edward Curd Lane, Franklin, TN 37067
📞 (615) 791-2630
About Dr. Cory Calendine, MD - 3000 Edward Curd Lane, Franklin, TN 37067
In the operating room, I get to perform more than 700 hip & knee replacement surgeries each year. From LIVE surgical demos to viral video highlights, together let's explore - react - discuss all things related to bone and joint health. #orthopedicsurgeon #jointreplacement
THANK YOU for your comments, questions and suggestions. If there’s a medical topic or question you want me to discuss, please comment below. We are building a library of orthopedic medical video content focused on your requests and responses.
📽️ Watch latest hip & knee surgery videos ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtuCgnGoZNPFvJ2EzRZNHgw/videos
𝐋𝐄𝐓'𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓:
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𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐒:
Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my employer. Information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis and/or treatment. All content [images, digital graphics, text, and other information] contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace or substitute for a consultation with a qualified physician or health professional. Close description