The biodegradable spacer as a novel treatment modality for massive rotator cuff tears: a prospective study with 5-year follow-up

摘要

The management of massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears (RCT) is challenging and associated with high failure rates. There are no current consensus or definitive guidelines concerning the optimal surgical treatment for this devastating condition. This study was designed to confirm the long-term safety and efficacy of the biodegradable inflatable InSpace (TM) system in patients with massive reparable or irreparable RCTs.