The remplissage procedure follows its literal meaning in French, “to fill in”. The shoulder joint connects the humerus (upper arm bone) and the shoulder blade (scapula). The humeral (upper arm bone) head may be lesioned after repeated shoulder dislocations. A surgeon will evaluate the shoulder joint region after creating a small incision and using an arthroscope (camera) to minimize muscle loss and damage. Rotator cuff tendon  (infraspinatus) and surrounding shoulder joint tissue may be used to fill in this worn away bony lesion. The infraspinatus tendon will be secured by anchors or sutures, preventing the humeral head from engaging with the glenoid labrum. The Remplissage procedure treats a patient’s restricted mobility and pain, and ultimately reduces the risk of future shoulder dislocations.