Expertise in complex shoulder pathologies

Complex shoulder pathologies demand a thorough understanding of anatomy, biomechanics and the natural progression of injuries. They often combine several conditions — rotator cuff tears, chronic instabilities, post-traumatic sequelae or advanced osteoarthritis. Their management requires a precise clinical assessment that takes into account the patient’s age, activity level and functional expectations. The aim is not merely to treat the lesion, but to restore a stable, mobile and pain-free shoulder over the long term.

Doctor Philippe Collin’s expertise is grounded in his command of the most advanced surgical techniques — both arthroscopic and prosthetic — and in the scientific research he has pursued since the outset of his exclusive practice in shoulder surgery. It is also reflected in his ability to choose the most appropriate course of treatment, whether conservative or surgical, while avoiding unnecessary interventions. The experience gained through thousands of procedures makes it possible to anticipate difficulties and consolidate outcomes.

Dr. Philippe Collin embraces a rigorous approach to complex shoulder pathologies — including anatomical and reverse total shoulder replacements — built on experience, science, innovation and, above all, unwavering attention to his patients.

A centre for training and clinical research in shoulder surgery

For more than 15 years, Doctor Collin has been engaged daily in clinical research aimed at deepening our understanding of shoulder girdle pathologies. He also believes that the transmission of knowledge is essential, and accordingly contributes to the training of surgeons around the world.

An international dimension

Doctor Collin has helped train several dozen surgeons, primarily from Japan, the United States, Australia, China, India, Malaysia, South Korea and South Africa.

Recognised expertise

His clinical research is regularly presented at international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals.

Shoulder replacement, Dr. Collin’s hyper-specialty

I committed to shoulder replacement surgery more than 25 years ago, at a time when outcomes were still uncertain and indications remained limited. The advent of the reverse total shoulder replacement profoundly transformed our specialty and marked, for me, the beginning of a lasting commitment to innovation and excellence.

Over the years, I have supported and contributed to this evolution — advancing our understanding of shoulder pathologies, refining surgical techniques and integrating advanced technologies such as three-dimensional analysis, patient-specific planning, intraoperative navigation and mixed reality. As inventor and co-inventor of several patents, I have also contributed to the design of implants aimed at improving the precision, reliability and longevity of reconstructions in anatomical and reverse total shoulder replacement procedures.

More than a field of expertise, this surgery has become a personal standard. Having performed over 3,000 anatomical and reverse total shoulder replacements, one conviction continues to guide my practice: excellence arises from the union of attentive listening to each patient — for care that is tailored and personalised — with scientific rigour and technological innovation.