Simon P. Kelley, MBChB, PhD, FRCS (Tr and Orth)
- Orthopedic Surgery
Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Simon P. Kelley, MBChB, PhD, FRCS (Tr and Orth)
Dr. Kelley has an internationally recognized practice in pediatric hip surgery, limb reconstruction and trauma surgery. His areas of expertise include the operative and nonoperative treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), and limb lengthening, deformity correction, and joint reconstruction procedures for congenital limb differences and developmental or acquired limb deformities, including growth problems following severe injuries in childhood.
Dr. Kelley leads a clinical research program focused on improving clinical outcomes in the treatment of DDH through clinical trials, process improvement, simulation and education leading to simplified evidence-based pathways of care that have been widely published in peer-reviewed journals and adopted in centers around the world. He leads contributions to the Global Hip Dysplasia Registry, collaborating on nationally funded multicenter clinical trials. In addition, Dr. Kelley also has expertise and academic interest in perioperative resource allocation and developed a program to achieve ethical and timely access to surgery for children in under resourced environments in his previous role as Associate Chief of Perioperative Services-Clinical Operations, at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.
Dr. Kelley serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, is a past president of the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society (CORS), and is a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI). Dr. Kelley has been invited to speak at numerous national and international conferences on topics relating to his research and clinical expertise, and he has trained and mentored over 90 pediatric orthopedic surgeons from around the world through his role as the Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship Program Director at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto during the first 15 years of his career.
Dr. Kelley is well known by the patients and families he has had the privilege to care for, for his exceptional bedside manner, his kind compassionate approach, giving families the time they need to ask questions about their diagnoses and treatments, and for his ability to communicate complex problems in an easy-to-understand manner.
Personal Statement
I am deeply committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to my patients and their families through a holistic team-based approach. I believe health care is a partnership, and I strive to collaborate with patients and their families to personalize their care to help them achieve exceptional outcomes. Outside of my medical practice, I enjoy spending time with my family, cycling, skiing, snowboarding, travel and photography.
Clinical Interests
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), congenital limb differences, limb length differences, congenital- developmental- and post-traumatic limb deformity
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of British Columbia | Fellowship | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery | 2009 |
| McGill University Faculty of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery | 2009 |
| University of Toronto - Hospital for Sick Children | Fellowship | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery | 2008 |
| Severn Deanery | Residency | Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery | 2010 |
| University of Birmingham | Medical School | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery | 1997 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Canadian Orthopaedic Association | Member |
| Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society | Member |
| Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America | Member |
Honors and awards
- 2024
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Best Pediatric Orthopedic Research Paper, Canadian Orthopaedic Association
- 2021
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Best Pediatric Orthopedic Research Paper, Canadian Orthopaedic Association
- 2020
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Best Pediatric Orthopedic Research Paper, Canadian Orthopaedic Association
- 2020
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President’s Award for Leadership, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
- 2015
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Founder’s Medal, Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society
- 2008
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Ambassador, British Orthopaedic Association, United Kingdom
- 2007
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Sir Walter Mercer Gold Medal for FRCS (Tr & Orth), United Kingdom
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Highlights
Research interests
Improving clinical outcomes in the treatment of hip dysplasia (DDH) through clinical trials, process improvement, simulation and education
Saeed A, Bradley CS, Verma, Y, Kelley SP. Resolving Residual Acetabular Dysplasia Following Successful Brace Treatment for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Infants. Bone and Joint Journal, 2024 Jul 1;106-B(7):744-750. doi:1302/0301-620X.106B7.BJJ-2023-1169.R1. PMID: 38945534
Baljoun A, Bradley CS, Verma Y, Wedge JH, Gargan MF, Kelley SP. Intraoperative 3D Fluoroscopy During Open Reduction for DDH: An Effective Alternative to Postoperative CT/MRI. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2024. May 23. Doi:10.1097/BPO. 0000000000002728. Online ahead of print. PMID: 38779959
Bradley CS, Verma, Y, Maddock CL, Wedge, JH, Gargan MF, Kelley SP. A Comprehensive Nonoperative Treatment Protocol for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Infants: A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study. Bone and Joint Journal, 2023 Aug 1;105-B(8):935-942. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.105B8.BJJ-2023-0149.R1
Behman AL, Bradley CS, Sharma S, Maddock CL, Kelley SP. TULIPPS: Testing of an Ultrasound-Limited Imaging Protocol for Pavlik Harness Supervision in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. A Randomized Controlled Trial. Bone and Joint Journal, 2022 Sep;104-B(9):1081-1088. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.104B9.BJJ-2022-0350.R2. PMID: 36047018
Upasani VV, Bomar JD, Fitzgerald RE, Schupper AJ, Kelley SP, IHDI Study Group. Prolonged Brace Treatment Does Not Result in Improved Acetabular Indices in Infantile Dislocated Hips. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2022 May-Jun 01;42(5):e409-e413. Doi:10.1097/BPO.0000000000002110. PMID: 35200217
Tillotson L, Maddock CL, Hanley J, Arseneau GM, Bradley CS, Kelley SP. Femoral Lengthening in Children: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study of Motorized Intramedullary Nail versus External Fixation. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2022 May-Jun 01;42(5):253-259. Doi:10.1097/BPO.0000000000002120. PMID: 35180729
Kelley SP, Feeney MM, Maddock CL, Murnaghan ML, Bradley CS, IHDI Study Group. Expert-Based Consensus on the Principles of Pavlik Harness Management in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Open Access, 2019 Oct-Dec. 4(4)- e0054 doi: 10.2106/JBJS.OA.18.00054