“From My Perspective…Inspace Balloon: Real Solution or Hot Air?”
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The FDA approved a subacromial, saline-filled balloon implant in 2021 as a potential solution for select patients with irrepairable rotator cuff tears. Some have argued that the balloon as a viable solution for this difficult patient population. This is a counterpoint to those arguments. Here we outline why the balloon is NOT a valuale innovation for our patients.
DOI: 10.60118/001c.142405
Author: Matthew DiPaola
Institution: University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413968265