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Derek Kelly, M.D.
Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics
Pediatric Orthopedics: Perthes Disease, Hip Dysplasia, Limp Deformities, Sports Injuries, Spine Deformities
Collierville
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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Dr. Kelly is a pediatric orthopaedic who treats a wide range of conditions including sports injuries, fractures, limb deformities, hip dysplasia, Perthes disease, and foot deformities.
4.9
855 Ratings
330 Comments
Dr. Kelly is a pediatric orthopaedic who treats a wide range of conditions including sports injuries, fractures, limb deformities, hip dysplasia, Perthes disease, and foot deformities.
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Specialties:
Pediatric Orthopaedics
Locations:
Collierville
Joined Staff:
August 2008
Education:
University of Central Arkansas, 1998
Med School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2002
Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2007
Other Information:
Fellowship: Pediatric Orthopaedics & Scoliosis, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2008
University Appointment: Professor, UT-Campbell Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty Areas of Orthopaedic Treatment
Dr. Kelly treats a wide variety of pediatric orthopedic conditions including sports injuries, fractures, limb deformities, hip dysplasia, hip impingement, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, spine deformities (scoliosis and kyphosis), Perthes disease, and foot deformities (including clubfoot). Dr. Kelly has contributed over 100 publications to the medical literature on a wide variety of orthopedic surgery topics. He has also published over a dozen book chapters in orthopedic surgery textbooks.
Perthes Disease
Dr. Kelly is a member of the International Perthes Study Group and is the only physician in the study group from the state of Tennessee.
Perthes disease is a childhood hip disorder affecting a wide range of children ages 2 to 15 (most commonly from ages 4 to 9) and is caused by a disruption of blood flow to the ball of the hip joint. The loss of blood flow produces the death of bone in the femoral head, which is referred to as “avascular necrosis” of the femoral head. Boys are four times more likely to be affected than girls. Ten percent of patients will have Perthes in both hips (referred to as bilateral disease). Usually one side is affected first and then the other side will get the disease a few years later.
For more information about this disease, please visit http://www.perthesdisease.org/
Treatment of Clubfoot
The Ponseti Method was developed at the University of Iowa by Dr. Ignacio Ponseti. This method for clubfoot treatment is nearly 100% effective when used properly by a trained health care provider and is considered the “gold standard” treatment for clubfoot – a condition which causes a child’s ankles to rotate internally. Untreated, children with clubfoot eventually appear to walk on their ankles or sides of their feet. Dr. Kelly is the only Certified Ponseti Provider in the state of Tennessee.
For more information about the Ponseti Method of clubfoot treatment, visit http://www.ponseti.info.
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While knowledgeable in his field, his bedside manner with children is lack luster at best, and his personal hygiene with greasy hair is questionable.
He usually has incredible bedside manner but not this time. I don't know if he had a bad day or what . My daughter had more questions but she felt like she couldn't ask him and we felt rushed .
He was excellent with my son! Very professional & also so efficient.
Kind and conscientious team from the reception and intake with Teri to everyone who made my visit comfortable. Dr Kelly, patient, willing to listen and not rushed. I walked in at 3pm and they greeted me with a smile. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Short, no bedside manner, felt rushed and like I was wasting his time.
Dr Kelly was very attentive to my concerns and goals and a good listener. Fortunately , I had no severe issues per X-rays and he did offer me a RX for an anti inflammatory medication but I declined to start as I wanted to give it some time to heal on its own. I can call back if I change my mind and want the RX called in. I did get a knee brace that is already helping my knee. It helps my knee feel more supported during its healing process I would highly recommend Dr Kelly and the Collierville Clinic location!
Amazing!! Always thorough and explains everything and gets you in and out!!
He was great with my son when he broke his arm! My son loved him! He was very detailed and explained all options and info needed. Will definitely return to him if my kids ever break anything else!
Dr. Kelly was nice and thorough; he answered all of my questions and concerns.
Great doctor