I have been in the practice of Orthopedics in Omaha , Nebraska since July 1985. I was raised in Rochester , Minnesota and had early exposure to Orthopedics as my father was in charge of the Orthopedic Training Program at the Mayo Clinic. My Undergraduate training was at the University of Minnesota in Morris, Minnesota . I attended Medical school at Creighton University in Omaha. My Orthopedic training was in Cleveland , Ohio at Case Western Reserve University. Following this, I took a Fellowship in Total Joint Replacement Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in 1984.

Approximately 70% of my knee surgeries at this time are partial knee replacements (uni-knee) through small incision – called a mini knee incision. In 2001 I began utilizing this approach. As of August 1, 2010 I have performed 1280 uni-knees with this incision. Candidates for this surgery are those that have relatively good range of motion of the knee and most of the pain is located to one particular part of the knee which is either the medial part or “big toe” side of the knee or the lateral or “small toe” side of the knee. If you are interested in this type of surgery  I will get an MRI scan of your knee prior to surgery to see if you are a candidate. The rehabilitation is fairly rapid with many patients getting onto a cane by 1-2 weeks after surgery and not needing as much physical therapy. I perform  15 to 20 partial knee replacements each month.

If you wish to make an appointment, call my secretary Kris at

1-402-361-5207.  

If you don’t live in the Omaha area and would like to see if you might be a candidate for a partial knee replacement, send your knee x-rays along with the completed “ knee information sheet ” and mail it to: Dr. C.M. Kelly attn. Julie    17030 Lakeside Hills Plaza Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68130 

THINGS FOR THE PATIENT TO DO BEFORE HAVING KNEE OR HIP SURGERY

1)       Make sure you have seen you dentist recently (in the last 6 months). If cleaning or dental work needs to be done it should be completed before any surgery. 

2)       If you have heart disease such as a cardiac bypass, angioplasty, or stent, then ask you medical doctor or cardiologist if you need a cardiac stress test prior to surgery.

3)       If you have anemia or recurrent bladder infections, notify my nurse, (Julie), and she will arrange a blood count and urine analyses well before surgery so this can be treated before surgery.

4)      Take care of your skin. If you have open sores on your legs they must be treated and cleared up before surgery to minimize the chance of infections.

5)      If you are considering a uni-knee (Partial Knee) then notify my nurse, Julie or my secretary Kris at 1-402-361-5207, and they will schedule an MRI to be done after we meet for a consultation to see if you are a candidate for this procedure.

6)      My surgeries take place on Monday and Tuesday of each week. Once you have decide to have surgery, give Donna or Sara a call and they will set up a surgical date for you.

7) Fill out an information sheet on your hip or knee and bring it in to your appointment. Select Knee Information Sheet, fill it out and print it.