John D Kelly IV MD
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
34th and Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215 615 4400
Fax: 215 615 4405
Fax: 215 615 4405
Publications
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.
Permanent linkBS (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.
Description of Clinical Expertise
Rotator Cuff DiseaseShoulder Instability
Knee, Shoulder, Ankle, Elbow, Hip Arthroscopy
Joint Preservation
Description of Research Expertise
Disorders of the ShoulderArthroscopic Surgery
Disorders of the Knee
Arthritis Prevention
Injuries to Throwers
Holistic Orthopedics
Diabetes and Soft Tissue Manifestations
Oxidative Stress and Aging
Selected Publications
Dhunna DP, Gazula P, Nguyen KT, Fink J, Yendluri A, Brown EL, Corvi JJ, Kelly JD, Li X, Parisien RL. : High Prevalence of Reporting Bias in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Therapy. Orthopaedic Summit Evolving Techniques (Poster) Sept 2026.Gazula P, Dhunna DP, Nguyen KT, Fink J, Yendluri A, Brown EL, Corvi JJ, Kelly JD IV, Li X, Parisien RL: Widespread Reporting Bias in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Addressing Knee Chondral Defects. AANA E Presentation May 2026.
Silvestre J, Kelly JD 4th, Seeger S, Kang JD, Reitman CA, Harris MB, Leddy LR: Analysis of United States Federal Government Projections on Anticipated Shortages in the Orthopedic Surgeon Workforce. Orthopedics Jan. 2026.
Khela HS, Khela MS, Kelly JD 4th, Miller L: Metabolic syndrome is associated with increased complications and healthcare costs after adhesive capsulitis surgery. Journal of Shoulder Elbow Surgery Jan. 2026.
Kelly JD 4th: Your Best Life: Care for Your Brain and Put Your Phone Away! Clinical Ortho and Related Research Jan. 2026.
Khela HS, Sontam T, Tummala S, Miller L, Kelly JD: Cannabis Use Disorder is Associated with Increased Opioid Use and Pain after Rotator Cuff Repair. Abstract (Poster) AANA Annual Meeting 2026.
Gazula P, Dhunna DP, Nguyen KT, Fink J, Yendluri A, Brown EL, Corvi JJ, Kelly JD, Li X, Parisien RL: High Prevalence of Reporting Bias in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Addressing Knee Chondral Defects. Poster at Orthopaedic Summit Evolving Techniques 2026.
Lee HA, Alnemri A, Anaspure OS, Khela HS, Lenz T, Kelly JD.: Comparison of Acute Orthopaedic Injuries From Cardiovascular Versus Strength Exercise in Adolescents and Young Adults to the Emergency Department: An Analysis of the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Database, 2018-2022. OJSM April 2025
Locke A, Kelly JD, Parisien R.: The Variability of MCID, SCB, and PASS Thresholds for PROMs in the Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Literature: A Systematic Review JSES March 2025
Fink J, Norceide DJ, Kahlon A, Nguyen KT, Wu KA, Mai E, Yendluri A, Brown EL, Kelly JD IV, Li X, Parisien RL: Systematic Reviews on Tranexamic Acid in Shoulder Arthroplasty Frequently Exhibit Reporting Bias. JSES Reviews, Reports & Techniques. December 2025.