Sub-acromial balloon spacer for irreparable rotator cuff tears: Is it an appropriate salvage procedure?
Introduction: Irreparable rotator cuff tear (RCT) presents a difficult treatment challenge for the orthopaedic surgeon. Many treatment strategies with varying degrees of success have been performed over the years. One of the suggested surgical treatment options is the use of a biodegradable sub-acro...
Main Authors: | Dan Prat, Shay Tenenbaum, Moshe Pritsch, Ariel Oran, Guy Vogel |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2018-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2309499018770887 |
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