Paulo José Llinás Hernández, MD

Dr. Paulo José Llinás Hernández is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, elbow, and knee surgery, with advanced training in arthroscopic reconstructive procedures. Affiliated with the Department of Orthopaedics at Fundación Valle Del Lili in Cali, Colombia, he is deeply involved in managing complex shoulder pathologies, particularly massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.

His clinical focus balances biological restoration with mechanical reinforcement. He utilizes advanced techniques such as Superior Capsular Reconstruction (SCR) and tendon transfers (e.g., Latissimus Dorsi and Teres Major) to restore full shoulder function. His research emphasizes evaluating retear rates, identifying prognostic factors, and optimizing autogenous grafts—such as the long head of the biceps tendon—to relieve pain and improve joint stability.

1. Llinás PJ, et al. Combined Latissimus Dorsi/Teres Major Transfer and Superior Capsular Reconstruction Using Autogenous Biceps Tendon Effectively Relieves Pain and Improves Shoulder Function for Posterosuperior Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears. Arthroscopy Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
2. Llinás PJ, et al. Partial Superior Capsular Reconstruction to Augment Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears Using Autogenous Biceps Tendon: Effect on Retear Rate. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022.