Michael Fu, MD - HSS Orthopedic Surgeon and Shoulder Specialist
We are a specialty orthopedic practice at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City (NYC) and New Jersey (NJ), with a dedicated focus on treating conditions of the shoulder. Though we would always prefer to treat patients non-surgically, there are times when surgery is necessary, either when non-surgical treatments have failed or in certain acute injuries. Even just in the shoulder, however, there is a variety of surgical procedures that we perform for conditions such as shoulder instability, shoulder rotator cuff tears, and shoulder arthritis.
This is a resource for our patients highlighting the most common shoulder procedures performed, what is involved in the operation, and what they might expect after surgery. It is meant to serve as an overview, and individual cases can be unique. If you have any questions about your specific case, please contact our office.
About the Author
Dr. Michael Fu is an orthopedic surgeon and shoulder specialist at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City (NYC) and New Jersey (NJ), the best hospital for orthopedics as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Dr. Fu is an expert at shoulder rotator cuff repair surgery, shoulder instability surgery, and shoulder replacement. Dr. Fu was educated at Columbia University and Yale School of Medicine, followed by orthopedic surgery residency at HSS and sports medicine & shoulder surgery fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He has been a team physician for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, DePaul University, and NYC’s PSAL.
Disclaimer: All materials presented on this website are the opinions of Dr. Michael Fu and any guest writers, and should not be construed as medical advice. Each patient’s specific condition is different, and a comprehensive medical assessment requires a full medical history, physical exam, and review of diagnostic imaging. If you would like to seek the opinion of Dr. Michael Fu for your specific case, we recommend contacting our office to make an appointment.