Research & Publications

Advancing the science of sports medicine.

Dr. Kelly has authored and co-authored 14 peer-reviewed publications spanning knee and shoulder reconstruction, arthroscopic technique, and surgical quality.

14
Peer-Reviewed Papers
Mizzou
Sports Medicine Fellowship
5
Research Focus Areas
Peer-reviewed work

Selected publications.

A selection of Dr. Kelly's peer-reviewed publications, listed most recent first.

01

Chronic Patellar Dislocation Treated With Extensive Lateral Release and Vastus Medialis Obliquus Advancement: A Case Report

Kelly SR, Daniel AV, Smith PA · Case Reports in Orthopedics · 2024
02

Acute Bilateral Posterior Meniscal Root Tears in the Setting of a Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture

Daniel AV, Kelly SR, Smith PA · Case Reports in Orthopedics · 2024
03

Convertible-Platform Shoulder Arthroplasty

Kelly SR, Touhey DC, Smith MJ · JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques · 2024
04

Open Medial Meniscotibial Ligament Repair With Concomitant Open Superficial Medial Collateral Ligament Repair With Internal Brace Augmentation

Kelly SR, Daniel AV, Smith PA · Arthroscopy Techniques · 2024
05

Elbow Arthroscopy for Posteromedial Impingement and Fixation of Olecranon Stress Fracture

Schwab PE, Kelly S, DeFroda S · Arthroscopy Techniques · 2023
06

Arthroscopic Bone Block Cerclage Suture Fixation of Fresh Distal Tibial Allograft for Anterior Glenoid Reconstruction

Kelly SR, Kim HM · Arthroscopy Techniques · 2023
07

Meniscus Allograft Transplantation With Bone Plugs Using Knotless All-Suture Anchors and Cortical Button Suspensory Fixation

Kelly SR, Stannard JT, Reddy J, Cook JL, Stannard JP, Nuelle CW · Arthroscopy Techniques · 2023
08

All-Arthroscopic Bone Grafting and Primary Fixation of a Medial Femoral Condyle Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesion

Kelly SR, Mustafa L, Al-Kharabsheh Y, DeFroda SF, Nuelle CW · Arthroscopy Techniques · 2023
09

Arthroscopic-Assisted Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tibial Spine Avulsion Reduction and Cortical Button Fixation

Kelly S, DeFroda S, Nuelle CW · Arthroscopy Techniques · 2023
10

Postoperative Rehabilitation for Arthroscopic Management of Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: A Contemporary Review

Hanish S, Muhammed M, Kelly S, DeFroda S · Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine · 2023
11

The Floating Clavicle: Surgical Technique for Management of an Ipsilateral Acromioclavicular and Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocation

Oladeji LO, Vivace B, Kelly S, Wiesemann S, DeFroda SF · Arthroscopy Techniques · 2023
12

Factors Affecting Biomechanical Strength of Latarjet Constructs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression

Huish EG Jr, Kelly SR, Cutter BM · Shoulder & Elbow · 2022
13

Detection of Surgical Wrap Defects in the Operating Room Setting

Kelly SR, Huish EG Jr, Holmboe MC, Lara DL, Trzeciak MA, Cash R · Orthopedics · 2021
14

Biomechanical Effects of Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kelly SR, Cutter BM, Huish EG Jr · Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine · 2021
Where his work focuses

Research focus areas.

Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Shoulder Reconstruction & Arthroplasty
Arthroscopic Technique
Sports Medicine Outcomes
Orthopedic Surgery Quality

Member of AAOS, AOSSM, AANA, AOAO & ISAKOS. Full citations are available on PubMed.

Editorial & service

Service to the field.

Beyond his own research, Dr. Kelly contributes to the orthopedic community through peer review and professional society service.

Peer Reviewer · Journal of Knee Surgery
AANA Social Media Committee · 2023–2025

Care backed by the science.

Request an appointment with Dr. Kelly at Tri-City Orthopedics — Kennewick, Richland & Pasco.