Bents Easton James, Bents Robert Thurston
Paragon Orthopedic Center, Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S.A.
Arthrosc Tech. 2023 Aug 28;12(9):e1601-e1606. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2023.05.003. eCollection 2023 Sep.
Full-thickness massive irreparable rotator cuff tears present a demanding challenge for the surgeon. The subacromial balloon spacer is a novel biodegradable implant used to treat massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears. There have, however, been several isolated reports of balloon migration. This Technical Note describes ultrasound-assisted balloon deflation followed by arthroscopic removal of a symptomatic dislodged balloon.
全层巨大不可修复的肩袖撕裂给外科医生带来了严峻挑战。肩峰下球囊间隔器是一种用于治疗巨大不可修复肩袖撕裂的新型可生物降解植入物。然而,已有几例关于球囊移位的孤立报道。本技术说明描述了超声辅助球囊放气,随后通过关节镜移除有症状的移位球囊。