Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of arthroscopic subacromial balloon placement for massive rotator cuff tear (MRCT), assessing patient satisfaction, outcomes, shoulder functionality, pain scores, and revision-free survivorship up to eight years post the initial surgery. Methods: In this retrospective study with prospective data collection, patients with MRCTs undergoing balloon placement from 2014 to 2017 were prospectively enrolled. Their outcomes were analyzed retrospectively over a minimum 5-year follow-up. Demographics, patient satisfaction, reoperations, and complications were documented. Minimal clinically important differences (MCIDs) were calculated for SF-12 scores and Constant-Murley score (CMS) sub-scores. Pre- and post-surgery measures statistically compared for anatomical and functional evaluations. Results: In a study with 61 participants initially, 10 were lost to follow-up over 3 years. Of the remaining 51, 9 were lost at the latest follow-up. The cohort (42 participants, mean age 63.17 ± 7.66 years) was monitored for 83.98 ± 9.50 months. Seven participants required revisions within two years, resulting in an 83.33% revision-free survival rate. Significant improvements were observed from preoperative to latest follow-up: acromiohumeral interval decreased (7.83 to 6.56, p = 0.004), critical shoulder angle increased (36.10 to 38.24, p = 0.001), osteoarthritis grade increased (1.45 to 2.81, p = 0.001), SF-12 physical score improved (27.40 to 37.69, p = 0.001), and Constant-Murley total scores increased (26.50 to 68.69, p = 0.001). MCID for total Constant-Murley scores was 11.78 points. Among those without revisions, satisfaction rates were 11.43% excellent, 57.14% satisfied, and 31.43% dissatisfied. Conclusions: Employing a balloon spacer for MRCTs yielded moderate satisfaction at the 5-year follow-up, with stable revision rates within the first 2 years. Notably, low revision surgery rates, high revision-free survival, and significant shoulder functionality improvements were observed at a minimum 5-year follow-up with arthroscopic subacromial balloon placement in conjunction with biceps tenotomy and subacromial bursectomy for MRCT.

Arthroscopic Subacromial Balloon Spacer for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears Demonstrates Improved Shoulder Functionality and High Revision-Free Survival Rates at Minimum 5-Year Follow-up

Russo, Raffaella;Logoteta, Massimiliano;Gasparini, Giorgio;Familiari, Filippo
2024-01-01

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of arthroscopic subacromial balloon placement for massive rotator cuff tear (MRCT), assessing patient satisfaction, outcomes, shoulder functionality, pain scores, and revision-free survivorship up to eight years post the initial surgery. Methods: In this retrospective study with prospective data collection, patients with MRCTs undergoing balloon placement from 2014 to 2017 were prospectively enrolled. Their outcomes were analyzed retrospectively over a minimum 5-year follow-up. Demographics, patient satisfaction, reoperations, and complications were documented. Minimal clinically important differences (MCIDs) were calculated for SF-12 scores and Constant-Murley score (CMS) sub-scores. Pre- and post-surgery measures statistically compared for anatomical and functional evaluations. Results: In a study with 61 participants initially, 10 were lost to follow-up over 3 years. Of the remaining 51, 9 were lost at the latest follow-up. The cohort (42 participants, mean age 63.17 ± 7.66 years) was monitored for 83.98 ± 9.50 months. Seven participants required revisions within two years, resulting in an 83.33% revision-free survival rate. Significant improvements were observed from preoperative to latest follow-up: acromiohumeral interval decreased (7.83 to 6.56, p = 0.004), critical shoulder angle increased (36.10 to 38.24, p = 0.001), osteoarthritis grade increased (1.45 to 2.81, p = 0.001), SF-12 physical score improved (27.40 to 37.69, p = 0.001), and Constant-Murley total scores increased (26.50 to 68.69, p = 0.001). MCID for total Constant-Murley scores was 11.78 points. Among those without revisions, satisfaction rates were 11.43% excellent, 57.14% satisfied, and 31.43% dissatisfied. Conclusions: Employing a balloon spacer for MRCTs yielded moderate satisfaction at the 5-year follow-up, with stable revision rates within the first 2 years. Notably, low revision surgery rates, high revision-free survival, and significant shoulder functionality improvements were observed at a minimum 5-year follow-up with arthroscopic subacromial balloon placement in conjunction with biceps tenotomy and subacromial bursectomy for MRCT.
2024
Arthroscopy
Massive Rotator Cuff Tears
Subacromial Balloon Spacer
minimum 5-year Follow up
rotator cuff repair
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