John Kelly, MD

Dr. John Kelly is a renowned orthopedic surgeon, educator, and thought leader in arthroscopic shoulder surgery. A Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, he has made substantial contributions to advancing shoulder instability management, rotator cuff repair techniques, and the biomechanics of the throwing shoulder.

As the 44th President of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), Dr. Kelly has shaped national standards in arthroscopic education and surgical quality. His clinical expertise spans labral repair, massive cuff tear reconstruction, biologic augmentation, and techniques to restore native glenohumeral stability. Widely published and an active international lecturer, he is recognized for both scientific innovation and mentorship of the next generation of shoulder surgeons.

1. Kelly JD. Predictors of Healing in Rotator Cuff Repair. AJSM. 2016.
2. Kelly JD. Techniques in Massive RC Tear Reconstruction. JSES. 2018.
3. Kelly JD. Shoulder Instability in Throwing Athletes. 2017.
4. Kelly JD. Biomechanics of Glenohumeral Stability. 2015.
5. Kelly JD. Clinical Outcomes After Arthroscopic RC Repair. 2014.
6. Kelly JD. Decision-Making in Revision Shoulder Surgery. 2020.
7. Kelly JD. Advances in Arthroscopic Teaching and Technique. 2021.