InSpace Biodegradable subacromial spacer

What is a Rotator Cuff Tear?

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head of the upper arm bone firmly within the shallow socket of the shoulder. A rotator cuff injury can cause a dull ache in the shoulder that worsens at night. Rotator cuff injuries are common and increase with age.

How can the InSpace Biodegradable subacromial spacer help me?

Current strategies treating massive irreparable rotator cuff tears often present a challenge to surgeons and may require long and frustrating rehabilitation processes for patients.  Literature on the Inspace Ballon demonstrates a shorter, less invasive option that may enable sustained, clinically meaningful improvements in shoulder function and symptoms.  Imagine instead of a painful and Physical Therapy intensive recovery, you have a low impact, low risk procedure instead. 

The spacer is positioned by an arthroscopic procedure in the subacromial space between the humerus head and the acromion. Once positioned, the spacer is inflated with physiological water to allow smooth and frictionless gliding between the shoulder bones (see the diagram below showing the position of the implanted balloon in relation to the bones and muscles).

See two videos below on the procedure and speed of the entire surgical process.

Dr. Justin Sherfey, DO is a Orthopedic Surgeon Fellowship Trained in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement

Dr. Justin Sherfey is a leading Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon in the Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys. He performs primary and revision joint replacements, sports medicine for the professional and recreational athlete, and complex trauma and fracture surgeries. His expertise in the latest techniques and surgical skills are highly sought after, and he treats patients from all over southern California.

Dr. Sherfey was the first Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine to be recognized by the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians in Canada. This groundbreaking accomplishment has allowed D.O. to be recognized not only in Canada but internationally as well.

Due to his expertise, experience and fellowship training, Dr. Sherfey is referred patients from throughout California with complex issues and cases with complications from previous surgeries.  Shoulder repairs including rotator cuff surgery is a surgery he performs and works hard to get patients back to doing what they love.

If you have a rotator cuff tear or are living with should pain, the InSpace biodegradable implantable balloon might be for you. 

Call AVORS Medical Group at 661-726-5005 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Justin Sherfey.

To learn more about Dr. Justin Sherfey, DO click on the following link.  www.avorsmedgroup.com/justin-sherfey