Shoulder Surgery
Dr Lévy is a specialist in shoulder surgery. He offers arthroscopic procedures as well as joint replacement surgery. He treats shoulder dislocations, tendinitis and rotator cuff tears.
He also treats calcific tendinitis and all other shoulder injuries from sports. Finally, he offers shoulder replacement surgery to treat osteoarthritis.
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Shoulder tendinitis is inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons, especially the supraspinatus tendon. The pain can be unbearable, and often happens at night. The condition is caused by repetitive movements and could eventually cause the tendons to tear. It happens when the arm is lifted above the shoulder, causing the acromion to rub against the tendon. Treatment may be medical (injections, physical therapy/rehabilitation) or surgical (arthroscopic acromioplasty).
Rotator Cuff Tear
A rotator cuff tear is when the tendons used to move the shoulder joint get torn. The tear may be degenerative (wear and tear caused by repetitive movements; deterioration of rotator cuff tendinitis) or due to trauma (after a fall or inadvertent movement). It causes pain, weakness and loss of mobility in the shoulder. Treatment may be medical (injections, physical therapy/rehabilitation) or surgical (arthroscopic reconstruction).
Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder
Calcific tendinitis affects the rotator cuff tendons, especially the supraspinatus tendon. It causes severe pain, especially at night. It also limits the range of motion in the joint. Treatment may be medical (injections, lavage, physical therapy/rehabilitation) or surgical (arthroscopic removal of the deposits).
Recurrent Shoulder Dislocation
The shoulder joint is naturally unstable and held in place by the combined action of our muscles, tendons and the glenoid labrum. A high degree of trauma can cause the joint to dislocate. If a shoulder has dislocated once, it is much more likely to happen again, which can lead to osteoarthritis. The shoulder will dislocate more and more often, eventually even during every-day movements. There are two treatments: Bankart repair (arthroscopic surgery to restore tension to the capsule and repair the labrum) or Latarjet repair (bone block).
Acromioclavicular Joint dislocation
Acromioclavicular joint dislocation is when the acromion (top of the shoulder blade) separates from the clavicle (collar bone). The separation is caused by a fall onto the ‘point’ of the shoulder (rugby, judo, cycling etc.). Treatment may be functional or surgical, depending on the extent of the separation. Surgery involves an arthroscopic procedure to stabilise the joint. Recovery is simpler than after open surgery to fix the joint with pins.
Total Shoulder Replacement
Osteoarthritis of the shoulder is a degenerative condition that affects the shoulder joint. It causes pain and stiffness that get worse over time. A shoulder replacement can treat the pain and restore normal movement. There are different procedures (anatomic or reverse total arthroplasty) depending on the type of osteoarthritis. A joint replacement may also be needed for necrosis or a fractured shoulder. Necrosis of the humerus is also an indication for shoulder replacement surgery.
Doctor Bruno Lévy
Dr Lévy is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in surgery of the shoulder, foot (using the percutaneous minimally-invasive technique), hip and knee.
He also specialises in sport surgery using all the latest available surgical methods. He divides his time between his clinics in Paris, Meudon and Ambroise Paré Hospital.
