KyKobayashiMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Colorado Springs, CO

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Orthopaedic Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgeon

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Office
2446 Research Pkwy
Ste 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Phone+1 719-623-1050

Fax+1 719-623-1051

Summary

Dr. Ky Kobayashi is an orthopedic surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO and is affiliated with Penrose-St. Francis Health Services. He received his medical degree from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and has been in practice 22 years. He specializes in elbow surgery, hand surgery, orthopedic sports medicine, and shoulder surgery and is experienced in sports medicine, hand and wrist injuries, rotator cuff injuries, sports-related shoulder injuries, and shoulder surgery.

Education & Training

Tufts Medical CenterFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2002 - 2003
University of ConnecticutResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1998 - 2002
David Grant Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1995 - 1996
University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1995
United States Air Force AcademyBS, Biology, Distinguished Graduate, 1987 - 1991
United States Air Force AcademyBS, Magna Cum Laude, 1987 - 1991

Certifications & Licensure

CO State Medical License 2008 - 2025
ND State Medical License 1996 - 2013
TX State Medical License 2006 - 2013
MA State Medical License 2002 - 2003
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Air Force Master Clinician in Orthopaedic Surgery 2013
Paul W Myers Award Society of Air Force Physician Assistants, 2011
Board of Specialties Representative American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2011-2013
Orthopaedic Surgeons Education Representative Society of Military Surgeons, 2011-2013
Outstanding Educator Wilford Hall Medical Center Orthopaedic Residency, 2007
Golden Apple Teaching Award WHMC Orthopaedic Residency, 2007
Cavazos Resident Fellowship Award University of Connecticut, 2002
Distinguished Graduate General Surgery DGMC Travis AFB, 1996
Alpha Omega Alpha 1994
Academic Excellence University of Colorado Medical School, 1993
Distinguished Graduate School of Aerospace Medicine, 1992
Collegiate Scholar-Athlete Award Wrestling Western Athletic Conference, 1990
Board of Specialties American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Board of Directors Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
Assistant Professor of Surgery Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Interposition Arthroplasty of the Elbow After Proximal Ulna Reconstruction With the Masquelet Technique: A Case Report.
John J. Carroll, Chance J. Henderson, Jeff Watson, Karl Larsen, Ky M. Kobayashi
JBJS Case Connector. 2020-04-01
10 citations
Ulnar-Sided Wrist Pain in the Athlete.
Chance J. Henderson, Ky M. Kobayashi
The Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 2016-10-01
2 citations
Symptomatic unilateral os hamuli proprium.
Ky Kobayashi, John Mara
American Journal of Orthopedics. 2005-05-01

Journal Articles

Orthopaedic Care of the Mature Athlete: Hand and Wrist
Kobayashi K, Hallier W, Am Acad Ortho Surg, 1/1/2010
Symptomatic Unilateral Os Hamuli Proprium
Kobayashi K, Mara J, Am J Orthop, 5/1/2005
Lateral Compression Injuries in the Pediatric Elbow: A Review of Panner’s Disease and Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum
Kobayashi K, Burton KJ, Rodner C, Smith B, Caputo AE, J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 1/1/2004
Single Anterior Incision Suture Anchor Technique for Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures
Kobayashi K, Bruno R, Cassidy C, Orthopedics, 2003
Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthroplasty of the Hand
Kobayashi K, Terrono AL, Journal American Society Surgery Hand, 2003
Dorsal Intercarpal Augmentation Ligamentoplasty for Scapholunate Dissociation
Kobayashi K, Terrono AL, Techniques in Hand And Upper Extremity Surgery, 1/1/2003
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Books/Book Chapters

Care of the Mature Athlete
Chapter: Hand and Wrist
Kobayashi K, Hallier WEditors: Chen AL, Nicholas A, DiNubile NA, Hawkins RJ, Tokish JM.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, RosemontEdition 1,2011

Abstracts/Posters

Total Distal Radioulnar Joint Arthroplasty – Case Series
George S, Kobayashi K, Society of Orthopaedic Military Surgeons, Vail, CO, 2013
Open Sub-Pectoral Biceps Tenodesis as an Alternative to Repair of Superior Labral Tears
Kryzak TK, Vawter K, Kobayashi K, Society of Orthopaedic Military Surgeons, Vail, CO, 2010
Evaluation of Side to Side Differences and Interobserver Reliability in Normal Volunteers
Robinson B, Kobayashi K, Sullivan RT, Tokish JM, Society of Orthopaedic Military Surgeons, Honolulu, HI, 2009
Trochlea Reconstruction with a Radial Head Autograft
Robinson B, Hallier W, Osgood G, Rispoli DM, Kobayashi K, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 2008 Annual Meeting, 1/1/2008
Delayed Total Elbow Arthroplasty Following Traumatic Distal Humerus Amputations
Robins RJ, Robinson BC, Kobayashi K, Frink SJ, Rispoli DM, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 2007 Annual Meeting, 1/1/2007
Radiocapitellar Arthroplasty for Longitudinal Radioulnar Dissociation
Hallier W, Robinson B, Rispoli DM, Kobayashi K, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 2007 Annual Meeting, 1/1/2007
Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Upper Extremity
Bode K, Kobayashi K. Webb HJ, Cassidy C, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 2007 Annual Meeting, 1/1/2007
Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Upper Extremity
Bode K, Kobayashi K. Webb HJ, Cassidy C, Society of Orthopaedic Military Surgeons, Vail, CO, 2007
Delayed Total Elbow Arthroplasty Following Traumatic Distal Humerus Amputations
Robins RJ, Robinson BC, Kobayashi K, Frink SJ, Rispoli DM, Society of Orthopaedic Military Surgeons, Vail, CO, 2007
Radiocapitellar Arthroplasty for Longitudinal Radioulnar Dissociation
Hallier W, Robinson B, Rispoli DM, Kobayashi K, Society of Orthopaedic Military Surgeons, Vail, CO, 2007
Trochlea Reconstruction with a Radial Head Autograft
Robinson B, Hallier W, Osgood G, Rispoli DM, Kobayashi K, Society of Orthopaedic Military Surgeons, Vail, CO, 2007
Ulnar Artery Thrombosis
Stuart J, Kobayashi K, Society of Orthopaedic Military Surgeons, Honolulu, HI, 2006
Ulnar Artery Thrombosis
Stuart J, Kobayashi K, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 2006 Annual Meeting, 1/1/2006
Dorsal Intercarpal Augmentation Ligamentoplasty for Scapholunate Dissociation
Kobayashi K, Bruno RJ, Cassidy C, Terrono AL, 60th Annual Meeting American Society Surgery of the Hand 2005, 1/1/2005
Dorsal Intercarpal Augmentation Ligamentoplasty for Scapholunate Dissociation
Kobayashi K, Bruno RJ, Cassidy C, Terrono AL, American Society Surgery of the Hand, San Antonio, TX, 2005
Battlefield Casualties: Analysis of 447th Mobile Forward Surgical Team Baghdad Experience
Kobayashi K, Noll R, Ruder C, Benedetti G, Paper Presentation American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2005 Annual Meeting Washington D.C and Society of Orthopaedic Military Surgeons 2004, Vail, CO, 1/1/2005
Thumb Trapeziometacarpal Joint Arthroscopy and Tendon Interposition for Symptomatic Basilar Joint Arthritis
Bruno RJ, Kobayashi K, Schumer E, 59th Annual Meeting American Society Surgery of the Hand 2004, 1/1/2004
Thumb Trapeziometacarpal Joint Arthroscopy and Tendon Interposition for Symptomatic Basilar Joint Arthritis
Bruno RJ, Kobayashi K, Schumer E, American Society Surgery of the Hand, New York, NY, 2004
Battlefield Casualties: Analysis of 447th Mobile Forward Surgical Team Baghdad Experience
Kobayashi K, Noll R, Ruder C, Benedetti G, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Washington D.C., 2004
Agriculture-Related Upper Extremity Injuries in a National Pediatric Trauma Registry
Kobayashi K, Gandhi, J, Yassir WK, Bruno RJ, 58th Annual Meeting American Society Surgery of the Hand 2003, 1/1/2003
Agriculture-Related Upper Extremity Injuries in a National Pediatric Trauma Registry
Kobayashi K, Gandhi, J, Yassir WK, Bruno RJ, American Society Surgery of the Hand, Chicago, IL, 2003
Single Incision Acute Distal Biceps Tendon Repair with Suture Anchors
Kobayashi K, Fernald C, Gabow A, Spinella A, New England Hand Society Meeting, 2002
A New Method of Fixation for Olecranon Fractures: Biomechanical Comparison with the Tension-Band Technique
Nagarkatti DG, Kobayashi K, Tarinelli D, Santoro VM, AOA Annual Residents’ Conference, 2000
A New Method of Fixation for Olecranon Fractures: Biomechanical Comparison with the Tension-Band Technique, 1999
Nagarkatti DG, Kobayashi K, Tarinelli D, Santoro VM, 33rd AOA Annual Residents’ Conference, 2000, 1/1/2000
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Lectures

Concussion Management in Athletes: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
AAOS Annual Meeting Las Vegas, NV - 3/1/2015
Return to Play in Intercollegiate Collision Sports Following Latarjet Procedure
Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting Phoenix, AZ - 12/2014
Achieving Optimal Nerve Function: Outcomes Following Upper Extremity Combat Injuries
Instructional Course Lecture American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting - 2013
Total Distal Radioulnar Joint Arthroplasty – Case Series
1/1/2013
Achieving Optimal Nerve Function Outcomes Following Upper Extremity Combat Injuries
1/1/2013
Practice Management in the Military - What Can I do to Optimize My Practice? Lessons Learned from the Experts
Instructional Course Lecture Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting - 2011
Practice Management in the Military – What Can I do to Optimize My Practice? Lessons Learned from the Experts
1/1/2011
Open Sub-Pectoral Biceps Tenodesis as an Alternative to Repair of Superior Labral Tears
1/1/2010
Evaluation of Side to Side Differences and Interobserver Reliability in Normal Volunteers
1/1/2009
Single Incision Acute Distal Biceps Tendon Repair with Suture Anchors
1/1/2002
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Committees

Chair, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgery Education Committee 2012 - 2015
Board of Specialties, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons - AAOS 2012 - 2015