About
Complex Shoulder Surgery and Upper Extremity Expertise
I’m an upper extremity orthopedic surgeon with particular expertise in complex shoulder surgery. I perform all forms of shoulder surgery, including reverse total shoulders, anatomic total shoulders, rotator cuff surgery, and labral repairs for shoulder dislocations, as well as revision total shoulder surgery. I am also skilled in addressing traumatic shoulder fractures, such as proximal humerus injuries, and elbow fracture-dislocations from things like falls or vehicle accidents.
Why Dr. Delaney Chose to Focus on Shoulder and Upper Extremity
I love being a complex shoulder specialist because of the variety of conditions and procedures we see and do. We can perform fixation of traumatic fractures, repairs of torn rotator cuff tendons, also shoulder replacement for chronic wear and tear. I provide orthopedic care for the entire arm, a specialty that requires the surgeon to be adept in joint, tendon, nerve, vascular, and fracture repair.
The shoulder is my favorite joint in the body. Its anatomy is incredible: its range of motion is unmatched, and the joint relies on soft tissues to a greater degree than any other joint. You have to be very precise when you’re working with the shoulder, because it has so many fine-tuned elements. That requirement aligns well with my detail-oriented mindset.
Dr. Delaney’s Patient Care Approach
Everyone has activities in their lives that bring them joy and satisfaction. When I talk with patients, I want to know what they love to do, and how their shoulder, hand, or wrist problem is preventing them from enjoying their lives. I want to help them get back to those activities they love, so they can live fulfilling lives.
Another key feature of my approach is to set expectations with patients by having an honest and realistic discussion about each of their treatment options. Sometimes nonoperative management is a better option, and in other cases, surgery is a better option. And I try to paint a clear picture about what each of those options could do for them. I try to give patients accurate expectations, so they can base their decision on appropriate information.
Dr. J.P. Delaney’s Outside Interests
I grew up in Rochester, Minnesota, and I am proud to be spending my career and raising a family here in the Twin Cities. Like many people who live here, I love to stay active by getting outside and doing things with my family. I grew up playing hockey, which I continue to do weekly. I started running when we got a dog, and in the last couple of years, I have started training for and running ultramarathons. My surgical training took me all over the country, but Minnesota is where I want to be and where I plan to be for a long time to come.
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Additional Information About Dr. John Delaney
Education, Memberships, & Awards
Education
Fellowship
Orthopaedic Upper Extremity
Cleveland Clinic — Cleveland, OH
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Vermont Medical Center — Burlington, VT
Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School — Minneapolis, MN
Undergraduate Studies
Mathematical Economics
Colorado College — Colorado Springs, CO
Professional Memberships
Awards
Publications
- Delaney JP, Charlson MD, Michelson JD. Ankle Fracture Stability-Based Classification: A Study of Reproducibility and Clinical Prognostic Ability. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2019 Sep 1.33(9):465-471.
- Delaney (Brunkhorst) JP*, Giphart JE, LaPrade RF, Millett PJ. Coracohumeral Distances and Correlation to Arm Rotation: an in vivo Three Dimensional Biplane Fluoroscopy Study. Orthop J Sports Med. 2013 Jul 2:1(2)
- Giphart JE, Delaney (Brunkhorst) JP*, Horn NH, Shelburne KB, Torry MR, Millett PJ. Effect of plane of arm elevation on glenohumeral kinematics: a normative biplane fluoroscopy study. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Feb 6;95(3):23845.
- Delaney (Brunkhorst) JP*, Fenn AJ. Profit Maximization in the National Football League. Journal of Applied Business Research 2010; 26.1(January/February): 45-58.PRESENTATIONS
- Presenter Delaney (Brunkhorst) JP*. Charlson MD, Michelson JD. Ankle Fracture Stability-Based Classification: a study of reliability and predictability. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society 2018 Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. 06-12-2018.
- Delaney (Brunkhorst) JP*. Total Elbow Arthroplasty: Where it Belongs in Distal Humerus Fractures. UVM Department of Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. 05-24-2018
- Delaney (Brunkhorst) JP*. Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty and its Role in Proximal Humerus Fractures. UVM Department of Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. 05-25-2017
- Delaney (Brunkhorst) JP*. Adolescent Femoral Shaft Fractures. UVM Department of Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. 03-17-2016
- Delaney (Brunkhorst) JP*. O’Leary T, Giphart JE, Torry MR. Kinematic Analysis of Ice Hockey Sprint Start and Slap Shot: A Relation to Hip Injuries in Ice Hockey. Steadman-Hawkins Research Foundation, Vail, CO. Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting Student Poster Presentation 2008.
Associated Author
- Giphart JE, Millett PJ, Horn N, Anstett T, Delaney (Brunkhorst) JP*. Peterson DS, Krong J, Shelburne KB, Torry, MR. Comparison of 6 Degrees of Freedom Glenohumeral Kinematics During Abduction, Scaption and Forward Flexion in Healthy Subjects Using Biplane Fluoroscopy. Steadman-Hawkins Research Foundation, Vail, CO. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation 2010.
- Giphart JE, Horn N, Shelburne KB, Anstett T, Horne A, Pault JD, Delaney (Brunkhorst) JP*, Millett PJ, Torry MR. Comparison of Glenohumeral Rotations Between Scaption and Forward Flexion in Healthy Subjects Using Biplane Fluoroscopy. Steadman-Hawkins Research Foundation, Vail, CO. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation 2009.
- Giphart JE, Horn N, Shelburne KB, Anstett T, Horne A, Pault JD, Delaney (Brunkhorst) JP*, Millett PJ, Torry MR. Comparison of Glenohumeral Translations Between Scaption and Forward Flexion in Healthy Subjects Using Biplane Fluoroscopy. Steadman-Hawkins Research Foundation, Vail, CO. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation 2009.
- Giphart JE, Shelburne KB, Horn N, Anstett T, Horne A, Pault JD, Delaney (Brunkhorst) JP*, Millett PJ, Torry MR. Analysis of Glenohumeral Rotations and Translations During Shoulder External Rotation at 90 Degrees of Abduction Using Biplane Fluoroscopy. Steadman-Hawkins Research Foundation, Vail, CO. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation 2009.
- Giphart JE, Shelburne KB, Anstett T, Horne A, Pault JD, Delaney (Brunkhorst) JP*, Horn N, Millett PJ, Torry MR. Comparison of Acromioclavicular Rotations Between Scaption and Forward Flexion in Healthy Subjects Using Biplane Fluoroscopy. Steadman-Hawkins Research Foundation, Vail, CO. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation 2009.
- Giphart JE, Shelburne KB, Anstett T, Delaney (Brunkhorst) JP*, Pault JD, Woo SLY, Steadman JR, Torry MR. Measurement of 3D in vivo knee motion using biplane fluoroscopy: investigation of non-contact ACL injuries, Conference Proceedings, The XVth International Conference, University of Pittsburgh, PA 2008.
Current Research Projects
- Delaney (Brunkhorst) JP*, Nelms NJ. Posterior Femoral Condyle Resection: Effects of cartilage loss and cutting jig center of rotation. Submitted for publication
*Published under prior name
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