John Costouros, MD

Dr. John G. Costouros is a highly respected shoulder and elbow surgeon with extensive expertise in arthroscopic and open reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, tendon transfer, and complex shoulder arthroplasty. He is widely recognized for his work on shoulder biomechanical restoration, advanced arthroplasty techniques, and innovative strategies for irreparable rotator cuff tears.

Dr. Costouros has contributed significantly to academic literature, publishing research on graft augmentation, tendon healing biology, shoulder kinematics, and implant design. He is an experienced educator, frequent international lecturer, and actively involved in multicenter studies aimed at improving outcomes in rotator cuff repair and shoulder joint replacement.

1. Costouros JG. Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: Treatment Algorithms. JSES.
2. Costouros JG. Outcomes After Tendon Transfer for RC Deficiency. AJSM.
3. Costouros JG. Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Biomechanics. 2017.
4. Costouros JG. Arthroscopic Management of Irreparable RC Tears. 2020.
5. Costouros JG. Graft Augmentation in Rotator Cuff Repair. 2019.
6. Costouros JG. Instability Management in the Athletic Shoulder. 2018.