- Arthritis
- ArthroscopyDr. Kelley is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He has published several journal articles and currently serves as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Arthroscopy, a highly regarded orthopedic publication.
- Arthroscopy
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Reconstructive SurgeryDr. Kelley is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon. While treating all types of orthopedic injuries and conditions, he has additional expertise in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder, and in the treatment of athletic injuries at all levels of competition.
- LesionsYour operation was performed using an arthroscope, which is very similar to a small telescope. This requires your knee to be filled with water, and therefore you may notice a lot of pink fluid soaking your dressing for the first several hours after surgery. This is not unusual and should stop soon after you get home. The entire inside of your knee joint was examined using the camera and any damaged or abnormal tissue was removed with shaving instruments. The defect in the articular cartilage was then assessed and prepared. With a smaller lesion, portions of bone and cartilage can be transferred from another part of your knee to fill the hole. In larger lesions an incision is required and a segment of bone and cartilage from the tissue bank is fashioned to fit the defect.
- Sports MedicineDr. Kelley spent the first two years of his undergraduate training at MidAmerica Nazarene University where he played varsity football and baseball. He completed his degree as a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Arizona State University. While a medical student at Loma Linda University, he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He also completed his residency training at Loma Linda University, where he was elected as the Orthopaedic Resident of the Year in 2005. Dr. Kelley went on to complete the prestigious sports medicine fellowship at the Southern California Center for Sports Medicine in Long Beach, California. During this time he served as team physician for California State University Long Beach, Long Beach City College, and the Ice Dogs, a professional hockey team in the IHL. Currently Dr. Kelley works in Temecula, California and serves as the team physician for Temescal Canyon High School. His office is centrally located to provide access to both northern San Diego County and southern Riverside County which includes Temecula.
- Physical TherapyActivity: Your arm will be placed in a sling in the operating room and it is recommended that you use the sling for the first day after surgery. Once you have begun your physical therapy, you can discard the sling and use your arm at the side for light normal activities, such as washing your face, cutting your food, reading a book, etc. You should not attempt to reach out in front of you, reach overhead, or push yourself up with your operative arm. However, you are encouraged to use your arm for light normal activities at the side. This will decrease the swelling in your arm and make your rehabilitation easier.