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    Description

    The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint and help to keep it stable. The rotator cuff can be injured and tear suddenly, or a tear can develop gradually. A rotator cuff tear is painful and makes the shoulder weak.

    In this procedure, a balloon-shaped device (spacer) is inserted between the underside of the acromion (the prominent top part of the shoulder blade connected to the collar bone) and the top of the upper arm bone. The aim is to reduce pain and improve shoulder function. The spacer is left in place and dissolves after about 1 year (biodegradable).