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Dr. Denehy earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2012. He went on to complete his postgraduate residency training in orthopedic surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He concluded his training with a hip and knee adult reconstruction fellowship at the University of Louisville. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and International Congress on Joint Reconstruction.

Dr. Denehy is an expert in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery. He utilizes the direct anterior approach for total hip replacement, allowing for a quicker recovery with less muscle damage. Many of his total knee patients are candidates for a quadriceps-sparing (subvastus) approach that allows for a quicker return to function. When indicated, he also uses a cementless knee replacement, which utilizes the latest technology of 3-D printing to create a surface for your own bone to grow into the implant. With this biological bond, there is less risk of loosening from cement break down, which is a possibility with many other implants.

Dr. Denehy has also had extensive training in complex hip and knee revision surgery, including infection, instability, and early loosening. He has authored numerous papers, and made presentations national meetings on the latest advancements in orthopedics.


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Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted 
Knee Replacement

Part of Dr. Denehy's fellowship training focused on robotic assisted total knee replacement at one of the first centers in the country to perform the procedures. He has performed over 100 robotic-assisted total replacements, many more than any other orthopedic surgeon in the Lexington area. He has presented and published data on this technology that demonstrates its tremendous benefits to patients. The robotic-assisted knee replacement allows for exact sizing, implant positioning, and ligamentous balancing. This results in less muscle damage and soft tissue release, decreased postoperative pain, and improved postoperative function and patient satisfaction.

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Specialties

  • Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
  • Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
  • Hip Fracture Repair & Reconstruction
  • Minimally Invasive (Subvastus/Quad-Sparing) Knee Replacement
  • Cementless Total Knee Replacement
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Robotic Assisted Total Knee Replacement
  • Complex Revision Hip & Knee Replacement

Medical Degree

  • Drexel University College of Medicine

Residency

  • Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

  • University of Louisville - Hip and Knee Adult Reconstruction

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health
  • St. Joseph East
  • Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center

Location
Details

3480 Yorkshire Medical Park
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 263-5140
  • Office
  • MONDAY - FRIDAY
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    *Office may close 4:30PM on Friday
  • Physical Therapy
  • MONDAY - FRIDAY
    7:00am - 6:00pm

Physician Videos

Mako Robot Webinar

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Dr. Denehy Discusses Hip Replacements

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BGO & BSSC Welcomes the Mako™ Robot

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This office is very professional and caring about their patients. Dr. Denehy helped to to understand my issues and how to resolve the issues.

Julie B Duncan

Great surgeon and very good explaining things. Takes time with patients.

Jim

It was wonderful! I had a total hip replacement December 5th. I have already been dismissed from physical therapy and feel great. I highly recommend Dr. Denehy!!

Paulette Snowden

Dr Denehy replaced my knee,and I couldn't be happier. Great job, great people, great dr.

Anonymous

Easy to talk to and very good at explaining what suppose to happen and what did happen. When you talk to him he listen to your concerns. I would recommend Dr. Denehy to anybody.

Anonymous

Getting appointment was within a couple weeks, so it was timely. Staff was friendly. Office was bright, clean. I was called back before I could finish my paperwork. Nursing staff, radiology , and bracing staff all pleasant. Dr arrived... Getting appointment was within a couple weeks, so it was timely. Staff was friendly. Office was bright, clean. I was called back before I could finish my paperwork. Nursing staff, radiology , and bracing staff all pleasant. Dr arrived timely to room. Dr very personable, listeners and explained case well, had good bedside mannerisms, didn't rush. Explained stays thoroughly. Explained plan of care answer questions. Would recommend.

Tammy Cole

I had a wonderful appointment with Dr Denehy! He was very kind and patient! Spent time talking with me about my situation! I would highly recommend him!

Bette Corum

My visit was great. Loved the doctor and all the staff

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Lilith

I highly recommend Dr. Denehy. His kind and caring manner and his expertise for the anterior hip surgery are wonderful. His staff is also friendly and extremely helpful.

Anonymous

Very thorough in explaining procedure of surgery, he's kind and most compassionate. Each visit he takes the time to explain the progress and condition of your healing process . Highly recommended surgeon and fine person . Very thorough in explaining procedure of surgery, he's kind and most compassionate. Each visit he takes the time to explain the progress and condition of your healing process . Highly recommended surgeon and fine person .

Betsi McCullough

Has a very good bedside manner. Came highly recommended.

Anonymous

Dr. Denehy makes me feel like I am his only patient I appreciate the individual attention from all of you

Anonymous

I highly recommend Dr. Kevin M. Denehy with Bluegrass Orthopaedics. He seemed to care about me and he had a lot of patience with me and he answered all of my questions prior to doing my surgery which was a total right knee arthroplasty.... I highly recommend Dr. Kevin M. Denehy with Bluegrass Orthopaedics. He seemed to care about me and he had a lot of patience with me and he answered all of my questions prior to doing my surgery which was a total right knee arthroplasty. I don't have anything negative to say because my experience with Dr. Denehy with Bluegrass Orthopaedics has all been positive!!!

Kathleen C.

I liked the clear, direct and concise approach. I liked the fact that there was no hand wringing ‘oh, you poor thing’. It is surgery, nothing more nothing less. The doctor is confident, a good thing, and offered great insight into... I liked the clear, direct and concise approach. I liked the fact that there was no hand wringing ‘oh, you poor thing’. It is surgery, nothing more nothing less. The doctor is confident, a good thing, and offered great insight into the technology and materials to be used in the replacement.

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