Interventional procedure overview of biodegradable subacromial spacer insertion for rotator cuff tears.
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Indications and current treatment
People who have rotator cuff tears may have shoulder pain and weakness with reduced shoulder function leading to a reduced quality of life. Rotator cuff tears can be caused by an injury or can develop gradually. They can be minor or severe depending on the degree of damage to the tendon. Minor tears to the rotator cuff are very common and may not cause any symptoms at all. Diagnosis is usually by ultrasound or MRI.
Conservative treatment may include physical therapy, pharmacological treatments (including pain relief and topical or oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines) and corticosteroid injections. If the tear is severe or has not responded to other treatments, surgical interventions such as debridement, rotator cuff repair, subacromial smoothing, tendon transfer or shoulder arthroplasty may be needed.
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