Fanxiao Liu1, Jinlei Dong1, Qinglin Kang2, Dongsheng Zhou1, Fei Xiong3. 1. Department of Orthopaedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, No. 324, Road Jing Wu Wei Qi, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China. 2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Yishan Road 600, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200233, China. 3. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Yishan Road 600, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200233, China. xiongfei188@hotmail.com.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This meta-analysis was performed systematically to evaluate the efficacy of subacromial balloon spacers for patients with massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears. METHODS: Electronic databases, including Medline/PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library, were systematically searched to identify studies evaluating the efficacy of subacromial spacers for patients with irreparable or massive rotator cuff tears. Meta-analyses were performed to pool the outcome estimates of interest, such as the total constant score (TCS) and its sub-score (pain, activities of daily living [ADL], range of motion [ROM], and strength), Oxford shoulder score (OSS), American Shoulder and Elbow Society scores (ASES) and numeric rating scale (NRS), as well as different outcomes at different time points in the follow-up period. RESULTS: Ten studies with a total of 261 patients involving 270 shoulders were deemed viable for inclusion in the meta-analysis. The combined results demonstrated significant improvements in the TCS at the final follow-up (pooled mean difference = 26.4, 95% confidence intervals [CIs] 23.3 to 29.5). A sensitivity analysis and subgroup analysis, which were implemented based on two factors, different follow-up points and sub-scores (pain, ADL, ROM, and strength), revealed a consistent trend. The combined shoulder motion results demonstrated significant improvements in the forward flexion and external rotation (0° abduction) variables rather than in the abduction and external rotation (90° abduction) variables. Additionally, significant improvements in the OSS and ASES and a decrease in the NRS were observed in the middle of the follow-up period. CONCLUSION: This meta-analysis indicated that subacromial balloon spacer implantation for patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears may achieve satisfactory outcomes between 3 months and 3 years of follow-ups. Although the short- and middle- term effect is significant, the long-term effect needs to be confirmed by large-sample randomized controlled trial. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.
PURPOSE: This meta-analysis was performed systematically to evaluate the efficacy of subacromial balloon spacers for patients with massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears. METHODS: Electronic databases, including Medline/PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library, were systematically searched to identify studies evaluating the efficacy of subacromial spacers for patients with irreparable or massive rotator cuff tears. Meta-analyses were performed to pool the outcome estimates of interest, such as the total constant score (TCS) and its sub-score (pain, activities of daily living [ADL], range of motion [ROM], and strength), Oxford shoulder score (OSS), American Shoulder and Elbow Society scores (ASES) and numeric rating scale (NRS), as well as different outcomes at different time points in the follow-up period. RESULTS: Ten studies with a total of 261 patients involving 270 shoulders were deemed viable for inclusion in the meta-analysis. The combined results demonstrated significant improvements in the TCS at the final follow-up (pooled mean difference = 26.4, 95% confidence intervals [CIs] 23.3 to 29.5). A sensitivity analysis and subgroup analysis, which were implemented based on two factors, different follow-up points and sub-scores (pain, ADL, ROM, and strength), revealed a consistent trend. The combined shoulder motion results demonstrated significant improvements in the forward flexion and external rotation (0° abduction) variables rather than in the abduction and external rotation (90° abduction) variables. Additionally, significant improvements in the OSS and ASES and a decrease in the NRS were observed in the middle of the follow-up period. CONCLUSION: This meta-analysis indicated that subacromial balloon spacer implantation for patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears may achieve satisfactory outcomes between 3 months and 3 years of follow-ups. Although the short- and middle- term effect is significant, the long-term effect needs to be confirmed by large-sample randomized controlled trial. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.
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