Derek M. Kelly, M.D. of the Memphis, Tennessee-based Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, has received the Special Effort and Excellence Award from the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA).
Derek M. Kelly, M.D.: Special Effort and Excellence Award
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The Special Effort and Excellence Award is presented to physicians who have completed outstanding service in line with the mission of POSNA, along with their leadership within pediatric orthopedic research. The Society is a not-for-profit professional organization, with more than 1,400 physicians, devoted to advancing musculoskeletal care for children and adolescents through research and education.
“We are incredibly proud of Dr. Kelly for the passion he has for pediatric orthopaedic research, along with his commitment for bettering the lives of his young patients,” said Frederick Azar, M.D., chief of staff at Campbell Clinic. “There is no one more deserving of this award. We are grateful for his recognition from POSNA at this year’s meeting.”
“Dr. Kelly specializes in a variety of pediatric orthopedic conditions, such as hip dysplasia, fractures and limb deformities, sports injuries, scoliosis and foot deformities. He also treats Perthes disease, a childhood hip disorder that typically affects children from two to 15 years old. He is the only physician in Tennessee to serve as a member of the International Perthes Study Group.”
Dr. Kelly told OTW, “I am deeply honored to have been the recipient of this year’s Special Effort and Excellence Award. It has been a privilege to work with POSNA over the years on various projects. I want to ensure the best care for my patients, and one way of doing so is by continuing to learn about the best possible treatment for them through education and by working alongside other dedicated physicians in POSNA.”
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This is a fascinating development. In my practice we've seen similar outcomes with the revised protocol. The key differentiator seems to be patient selection criteria. Has anyone else noticed the correlation with BMI thresholds?
Great point. I'd push back slightly on the conclusion, the sample size in the cited study is too small to draw population-level inferences. That said, the directional signal is compelling and worth a larger RCT.
We implemented a similar approach last year. Early results are promising but we're still gathering 12-month follow-up data. Happy to share our protocol if anyone is interested.
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