Kevin M. Denehy, M.D.
Hip and Knee Specialist
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 eligible 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.
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.
Becky Sullivan, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Becky Sullivan PA-C is originally from New England and has lived in Lexington over 25 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Spanish at the University of Kentucky. Becky worked in the pharmaceutical industry for Roche Laboratories/Genentech for 16 years. 5 years ago, she received her Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies at the University of Kentucky. Becky's background is in neurosurgery and multiple surgical sub-specialties at Baptist Health Lexington.
She has a son who currently lives in Los Angeles and a daughter who is at Lexington Catholic. She loves running, skiing, the Patriots and the Red Sox!
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
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Physician Videos
Mako Robot Webinar
Dr. Denehy Discusses Hip Replacements
BGO & BSSC Welcomes the Mako™ Robot
