John D Kelly IV MD

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Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
Attending Surgeon, VAMC Philadelphia
Consultant, Shriners Hospital for Children, Philadelphia
Coordinator Musculoskeletal Exam Module, Univ. of Penn School of Medicine
Co-Director Sports Medicine Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania
Director Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery

Contact information
University of Pennsylvania Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery
34th and Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215 615 4400
Fax: 215 615 4405
Education:
BS (English)
Columbia University, 1979.
MD (Medicine)
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 1984.
Resident (Orthopaedic Surgery)
University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 1989.
Fellow (Arthroscopy Sports Trauma)
Temple University School of Medicine, 1990.
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Description of Clinical Expertise

Rotator Cuff Disease
Shoulder Instability
Knee, Shoulder, Ankle, Elbow, Hip Arthroscopy
Joint Preservation

Description of Research Expertise

Disorders of the Shoulder
Arthroscopic Surgery
Disorders of the Knee
Arthritis Prevention
Injuries to Throwers
Holistic Orthopedics
Diabetes and Soft Tissue Manifestations
Oxidative Stress and Aging

Selected Publications

Harner C, Kelly JD, McCarty E.: In Memoriam: A Tribute to George Mauerman. AJSM Feb. 2024

Silvestre J, Kelly JD, et al: Sex Disparities Among Leadership of Clinical Trials in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Abstracts of SOA July 2024.

Silvestre J, Kelly JD et all: Nature and Magnitude of Industry Payments to Fellowship Program Directors in Orthopaedic Surgery. Abstracts of Southern Ortho Assoc. July 2024.

Kelly, John D: Your Best Life: Preparation is Key. CORR April 2024.

Rosenblum J, Madi R, Lee H, Kelly JD: Primary Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Rotator Cuff Tear Results in Good Function……Min 2 Year Follow Up. Arthroscopy. Elsevier, Feb. 2024.

Lee AC, Gupta R, Kelly JD, Li X, Parisien RL.: Variability of MCID, SCB, and PASS Thresholds in Studies Assessing Patient-Reported Outcomes After Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review. American Journal Sports Medicine Feb 2024.

Yendluri A, Chiang JJ, Nietsch KS, Obana KK, Trofa DP, Kelly JD 4th, Parisien RL: Epidemiology and Sex-Specific Analysis of Basketball-Related Lower Extremity Fractures: A 10-Year Analysis of National Injury Data. Sports Health. Jan 2024.

Kelly, JD 4th: Your Best Life: Slow Down to Live a More Intentional, Deliberate, and Mindful Life. CORR Jan 2024.

Lee A, Parisien R, Kelly JD: "Novel Methodology.......MCID and SCB Following Rotator Cuff Repair. AAOS Abstracts 2024.

Tippabhatla A, Silvestre J, Torres-Izquierdo B, Garvin L 2nd, Shea KG, Kelly JD 4th, Hosseinzadeh P: Understanding Relationships between Industry and Orthopedic Surgeons. Orthopedics. Slack, Dec. 2023.

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