Guidance

Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable subacromial spacer insertion for rotator cuff tears. This involves using a balloon-like device to create a physical barrier between the bones at the top and bottom of the shoulder joint.

Is this guidance up to date?

Next review: 2020

Guidance development process

How we develop NICE interventional procedures guidance

Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance

Endorsing bodies

This interventional procedures guidance is endorsed by Healthcare Improvement Scotland as required by the Health and Social Care Act (2012).

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)