Surgical Expertise
Shoulder Procedures & Treatments
Dr. Dilisio's singular focus on the shoulder allows for the full range of the latest treatments. Whether this includes activity optimization, physical therapy, injections, minimally-invasive arthroscopic surgery, or open surgery, every treatment plan is individualized to your specific goals and lifestyle.
Rotator Cuff Repair
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff tears are among the most common shoulder injuries, affecting millions of Americans each year.
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using advanced suture anchor techniques
- Revision shoulder arthroscopy
- Anterior cable reconstruction for complex tear patterns
- Augmentation with biologic scaffolds for enhanced healing
- Comprehensive rehabilitation protocols to optimize outcomes
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder replacement surgery (arthroplasty) is an effective treatment for severe shoulder arthritis, fractures, and rotator cuff tear arthropathy that have not responded to conservative management.
- Total anatomic shoulder replacement for glenohumeral arthritis
- Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for cuff tear arthropathy and massive cuff tears
- Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures
- Revision shoulder replacement for failed prior arthroplasty
- Minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery time
Shoulder Stabilization
Shoulder instability occurs when the structures that surround the shoulder joint do not work to maintain the ball within its socket. This can cause recurrent dislocations and subluxations.
- Arthroscopic Bankart repair for anterior shoulder instability
- Posterior labral repair for posterior instability
- Latarjet procedure for significant bone loss
- Remplissage technique for engaging Hill-Sachs lesions
- Multidirectional instability repair with capsular plication
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows visualization and treatment of the shoulder joint through small incisions using a tiny camera and specialized instruments.
- Subacromial decompression and acromioplasty
- SLAP tear repair and biceps tenodesis
- AC joint resection for AC joint arthritis
- Frozen shoulder capsular release
- Loose body removal and joint debridement
Shoulder Trauma
Shoulder trauma encompasses a spectrum of acute injuries including clavicle fractures, proximal humerus fractures, and AC joint separations. Dr. Dilisio provides expert evaluation and individualized treatment — from non-operative management to surgical fixation — to restore shoulder function after injury.
- Clavicle fracture management (non-operative and surgical fixation)
- Proximal humerus fracture treatment (ORIF and hemiarthroplasty)
- AC joint separation repair and reconstruction
- Minimally invasive fixation techniques to reduce recovery time
- Comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation coordination