Associate Dean for Clinical Applications
Chief Medical Officer
Division Chief, Department of Surgical Services
Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Chair, Department of Surgical Services
Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professor, Program in Medical Engineering
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Dr. Keith Kenter, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, as well as Professor in the Program in Medical Engineering at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. Dr. Kenter is Board Certified in both Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Kenter is also employed with Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. Dr. Kenter is a graduate of DePauw University with a BA in Zoology in 1984. He also received a MS in Biology from Saint Louis University in 1986. He earned his MD from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1990. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center in 1996. He went on to complete a Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Reconstruction at The Hospital for Special Surgery in 1997.
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Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Sports Medicine)
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery)
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Education and Training
- Fellowship 1997, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Reconstruction, The Hospital for Special Surgery
- Residency 1996, Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Duke University
- MD 1990, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia
- MS 1986, Biology, Saint Louis University
- BA 1984, Zoology, DePauw University
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Research
- Orthopaedic Surgery
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Publications
Boivin J., Tolsma R., Awad P., Kenter K., Li Y. The Biological Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Skeletal Muscle Injury and Repair American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023;51(5):1347-1355.
Sweet M.C., Miladore N., Bovid K.M., Kenter K. Technology-Assisted Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in Orthopaedic Residency Training: A National Survey Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2023;31:1033-1039.
Hart R.A., Daniels A.H., Shah K., Amendola A.A., Harner C.D., Marsh L.L., Kenter K., Hu S. Is It Time to Create Training Pathways Allowing Earlier Subspecialization within the "House of Orthopaedics"?: AOA Critical Issues Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2022;104:E52.
Sheets K., Overbey J., Ksajikian A., Bovid K., Kenter K., Li Y. The pathophysiology and treatment of musculoskeletal fibrosis Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. 2022;123:843-851.
Jenkins K.A., South S., Bovid K.M., Kenter K. Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Can Be Safely Treated by Orthopaedic Surgeons With and Without Pediatric Fellowship Training The Iowa orthopaedic journal. 2021;41:69-75.
Roberts H.J., Albright P.D., Shearer D.W., Won N., MacKechnie M.C., Richard Coughlin R., Miclau T., Morshed S., Sabharwal S., Dawson J., Davis B., Daniels A., Little M., Garlich J., Coles C., Leighton R., Maceroli M., Hobson S., Bray C., Fufa D., Khormaee S., Mullis B., Natoli R.M., Shafiq B., Mackenzie J., Wongworawat D., Zuckerman L., Speirs J., Carr C.F., Mackechnie M., Dyer G., Makhni M., Agarwal-Harding K., Yuan B., Beal M., Chun D., Furey A., Petrisor B., Kim Y., Egol K., Pean C., Schultz B., Friess D., Working Z., Sun G., Boateng H., Gardner M., Debaum M., Rehman S., Gokcen E., Sewards J.M., Bernthal N., Burke Z., Brown A.U., Esparza M., O'Brien P., Stockton D., Neal K., O'Hara N., Hariharan A., Cole P., Van Heest A., Horst P., Kelly B., Kfuri M., Lalonde K., Ahn J., Mehta S., Winterton M., Lopas L., Kellam J., Higgins T., Elliot I., Whiting P., Shaw J.T., Wilson N.M., Obremskey W., Lee C.A., Kenter K., Weistroffer J., Veenstra J., Knowles D., Conway D., Htay A.T., Wynn M.T., Smitham D.P., Aguilar D.D., McCoy A.J., Koech K., Orwa I., Wekesa M., Mbugua F., Galat D.D., Mandela J., Jomo D., Kinyua J., Malaba M., Kuguru F., Yugusuk F., Woolley P. Motivations and impact of international rotations in low- and middle-income countries for orthopaedic surgery residents: Are we on the same page? American Journal of Surgery. 2021;221:245-253.
Schumaier A.P., Bedeir Y.H., Dines J., Kenter K., Gulotta L.V., Dines D.M., Grawe B.M. Quantifying the Impact of Patient-Specific Factors and Disease Severity on Clinical Decision Making in Cuff Tear Arthropathy: A Case-Based Survey HSS Journal. 2019;15:276-285.
Snoap T., Walbridge J., Albright P., Weistroffer J., Kenter K. Orthopaedic surgery resident consultations at a level I trauma center Current Orthopaedic Practice. 2019;30:26-29.
Mulcahey M.K., Kenter K., Black K.P. The General Orthopaedist: Going the Way of the Dinosaur or the Next Subspecialty?: AOA Critical Issues The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume. 2018;100:e96.
Elizabeth Ames S., Cowan J.B., Kenter K., Emery S., Halsey D. Burnout in Orthopaedic Surgeons: A Challenge for Leaders, Learners, and Colleagues Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - American Volume. 2017;99
Kenter K. Immediate and Delayed Passive Range of Motion after Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Did Not Differ for Function or Range of Motion at 1 Year Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - American Volume. 2017;99:1393.
Kakazu R., Kenter K. Traumatic rotator cuff tears Shoulder and Elbow Trauma and its Complications: The Shoulder: Volume 1. 2015;1:37-56.
Kenter K. After the bone and joint decade: It is still time to educate on the musculoskeletal system Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - American Volume. 2015;97:e6.
Lalley A.L., Dyment N.A., Kazemi N., Kenter K., Gooch C., Rowe D.W., Butler D.L., Shearn J.T. Improved biomechanical and biological outcomes in the MRL/MpJ murine strain following a full-length patellar tendon injury Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2015;33:1693-1703.
Mehta K., Wissman R., England E., D'Heurle A., Newton K., Kenter K. Superolateral Hoffa's fat pad edema in collegiate volleyball players Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography. 2015;39:945-950.
Gilday S.D., Chris Casstevens E., Kenter K., Shearn J.T., Butler D.L. Murine patellar tendon biomechanical properties and regional strain patterns during natural tendon-to-bone healing after acute injury Journal of Biomechanics. 2014;47:2035-2042.
Li X., Kenter K., Newman A., O'Brien S. Allergy/hypersensitivity reactions as a predisposing factor to complex regional pain syndrome i in orthopedic patients Orthopedics. 2014;37
Wissman R.D., England E., Mehta K., D'Heurle A., Langenderfer E., Mangine R., Kenter K. The trochlear cleft: Initial experience in elite athletes Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography. 2014;38:499-502.
Chaubey A., Grawe B., Meganck J.A., Dyment N., Inzana J., Jiang X., Connolley C., Awad H., Rowe D., Kenter K., Goldstein S.A., Butler D. Structural and biomechanical responses of osseous healing: A novel murine nonunion model Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. 2013;14:247-257.
Dyment N.A., Liu C.F., Kazemi N., Aschbacher-Smith L.E., Kenter K., Breidenbach A.P., Shearn J.T., Wylie C., Rowe D.W., Butler D.L. The Paratenon Contributes to Scleraxis-Expressing Cells during Patellar Tendon Healing PLoS ONE. 2013;8
Hendry D., England E., Kenter K., Wissman R.D. Femoral Acetabular Impingement Seminars in Roentgenology. 2013;48:158-166.
Stachowicz R., Romanowski J., Wissman R., Kenter K. Percutaneous balloon humeroplasty for Hill-Sachs lesions: A novel technique Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2013;22:e7.
Stachowicz R.Z., Romanowski J.R., Wissman R., Kenter K. Response to: "Percutaneous balloon humeroplasty for Hill-Sachs lesions: A novel technique" Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2013;22
Dyment N.A., Kazemi N., Aschbacher-Smith L.E., Barthelery N.J., Kenter K., Gooch C., Shearn J.T., Wylie C., Butler D.L. The relationships among spatiotemporal collagen gene expression, histology, and biomechanics following full-length injury in the murine patellar tendon Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2012;30:28-36.
Wissman R., Ingalls J., Hendry D., Gorman D., Kenter K. Cysts within and adjacent to the lesser tuberosity: Correlation with shoulder arthroscopy Skeletal Radiology. 2012;41:1105-1110.
Wissman R., Ingalls J., Nepute J., Von Fischer N., Radhakrishnan R., Hendry D., Kenter K. The trochlear cleft: The "black line" of the trochlear trough Skeletal Radiology. 2012;41:1121-1126.
Dyment N.A., Kazemi N., Aschbacher-Smith L.E., Barthelery N.J., Kenter K., Gooch C., Shearn J.T., Wylie C., Butler D.L. The relationships among spatiotemporal gene expression, histology, and biomechanics following full-length injury in the murine patellar tendon ASME 2011 Summer Bioengineering Conference, SBC 2011. 2011:493-494.
Shearn J.T., Kinneberg K.R.C., Dyment N.A., Galloway M.T., Kenter K., Wylie C., Butler D.L. Tendon tissue engineering: Progress, challenges, and translation to the clinic Journal of Musculoskeletal Neuronal Interactions. 2011;11:163-173.
Kenter K. Ice hockey, field hockey, and lacrosse Praeger Handbook of Sports Medicine and Athlete Health. 2010;2-3:373-390.
Dyment N.A., Shearn J.T., Galloway M.T., Greiwe R.M., Kenter K., Hasan S.S., Butler D.L., Boivi G.P. Comparative histological and biomechanical effects of prostaglandin-e2 and bacterial collagenase on the rabbit patellar tendon Proceedings of the ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, SBC2008. 2009:275-276.
Marx R., Malizia R.W., Kenter K., Wickiewicz T.L., Hannafin J.A. Intra-articular corticosteroid injection for the treatment of idiopathic adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder HSS Journal. 2007;3:202-207.
Cook J., Tomlinson J., Fox D., Kenter K., Cook C. Treatment of dogs diagnosed with medial shoulder instability using radiofrequency-induced thermal capsulorrhaphy Veterinary Surgery. 2005;34:469-475.
Cook J.L., Kenter K., Fox D.B. Arthroscopic biceps tenodesis: Technique and results in six dogs Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 2005;41:121-127.
Cook J., Marberry K., Kuroki K., Kenter K. Assessment of cellular, biochemical, and histologic effects of bipolar radiofrequency treatment of canine articular cartilage American Journal of Veterinary Research. 2004;65:604-609.
Cook J.L., Kuroki K., Kenter K., Marberry K., Brawner T., Geiger T., Jayabalan P., Sonny Bal B. Bipolar and Monopolar Radiofrequency Treatment of Osteoarthritic Knee Articular Cartilage Journal of Knee Surgery. 2004;17:99-108.
Tobias J., Del Campo L., Kenter K., Groeper K., Gray B., Edwards J. Changes in Transcutaneous Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen Saturation, and Respiratory Rate after Interscalene Block Southern Medical Journal. 2004;97:21-24.
Ray A., Kuroki K., Cook J., Bal B., Kenter K., Aust G., Ray B. Induction of matrix metalloproteinase 1 gene expression is regulated by inflammation-responsive transcription factor SAF-1 in osteoarthritis Arthritis and Rheumatism. 2003;48:134-145.
Jordan L.K., Kenter K., Griffiths H.L. Relationship between MRI and clinical findings in the acromioclavicular joint Skeletal Radiology. 2002;31:516-521.
Mundis G., Lowry K.J., Kenter K. Bilateral shoulder arthroplasty in a patient with pseudogout: a case report. Missouri medicine. 2002;99:505-509.
Fealy S., Kenter K., Dines J.S., Warren R.F. Mucoid degeneration of the anterior cruciate ligament Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2001;17:1-4.
Kenter K., Worley G., Griffin T., Fitch R.D. Pediatric traumatic atlanto-occipital dislocation: Five cases and a review Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2001;21:585-589.
Marberry K., Lowry K., Griffiths H., Kenter K. Radiologic case study Orthopedics. 2001;24
Kenter K., Behr C.T., Warren R.F., O'Brien S.J., Barnes R. Acute elbow injuries in the National Football League Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery / American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons . [et al.]. 2000;9:1-5.
Reddy R., Koneru B., Kenter K., Griffiths H. Radiologic case study Orthopedics. 2000;23
Jordan L.K., Kenter K., Greene W.B., Griffiths H.J. Radiologic case study Orthopedics. 1999;22
Levy A., Lintner S., Kenter K., Speer K. Intra- and interobserver reproducibility of the shoulder laxity examination American Journal of Sports Medicine. 1999;27:460-463.
Mendez-Castillo A., Burd T.A., Kenter K., Griffiths H.J. Radiologic case study Orthopedics. 1999;22
Sharpe R., Kenter K., Griffiths H. Radiologic case study Orthopedics. 1998;21:1232-1233+1235.
Sharpe R., Kenter K., Griffiths H. Radiologic case study. Apocrine adenocarcinoma. Orthopedics. 1998;21
Lintner S., Levy A., Kenter K., Speer K. Glenohumeral translation in the asymptomatic athlete's shoulder and its relationship to other clinically measurable anthropometric variables American Journal of Sports Medicine. 1996;24:716-720.
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Presentations
- 3D printed electrically conductive scaffolds to restore bone environment. Ranat K, Kenter M, Williams L, Kenter K, Akkouch A, 42nd Annual Kalamazoo Community and Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2024
- Integration of poly(glycerol sebacate) and polycaprolactone scaffolds for enhanced tendon regeneration. Lee C, Kenter M, Kenter K, Akkouch A, 42nd Annual Kalamazoo Community and Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2024
- Synthesis of a GO/DMSO-doped PEDOT Electroactive Nanocomposite for Electrical Stimulation Therapy. Kenter M, Kenter K, Akkouch A, 41st Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical & Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 05/2023
- Potential of Acetylcholine to Improve Rotator Cuff Patch Repair. Trivedi R, Kenter M, Kenter K, Akkouch A, 41st Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical & Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 05/2023
- Development of Antibacterial Mesh for Abdominal Wall Repair. Zhang M, Kenter M, Nachiappan C, Kenter K, Sawyer S, Akkouch A, 41st Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical & Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 05/2023
- The Effect of PEDOT Concentrations on MEW PEDOT Scaffold Mechanical Properties. Ranat K, Kenter M, Kenter K, Akkouch A, 41st Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical & Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 05/2023
- Tendon Repair Using Biodegradable and Bioactive 3D Poly (Glycerol Sebacate) Scaffolds. Lee C, Kenter M, Kenter K, Akkouch A, 41st Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 05/2023
- Impact of Acetylcholine on Osteoblast Differentiation and Activity in vitro. Trivedi R, Kenter K, Akkouch A, 40th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2022
- Fabrication of 3D Electroconductive Scaffold for Bone Regeneration. Ranat K, Kenter M, Kenter K, Akkouch A, 40th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2022
- Effect of Strontium and Niobium on Bone Proliferation and Differentiation. Ellythy S, Chaney S, Kenter K, Akkouch A, 40th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2022
- Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Can Be Safely Treated by Orthopedic Surgeons with and without Pediatric Fellowship Training. Harms Jenkins KA, South SM, Bovid KM, Kenter K, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association 38th Annual Meeting, Amelia Island, Florida, 10/2021
- A Survey of Opioid Prescription Practices and Pain Management Education in Orthopedic Surgeons. Suggs K, Kenter K, 38th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Virtual Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2021
- Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Can Be Safely Treated by Orthopaedic Surgeons with and without Pediatric Fellowship Training. Harms K, South S, Bovid K, Kenter K, 38th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Virtual Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2021
- Hypoxia Initiates the Reprogramming of Muscle Cells into Multipotent Like Cells. Nakamura N, Pan H, Kenter K, Li Y, 38th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Virtual Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2021
- Global Opioid Prescription Practices After Shoulder Arthroscopy: An Expanted Study. Suggs K, Kenter K, 38th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Virtual Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2021
- Epigenetic Regulations Implicate Muscle Healing Processes After Injuries. Pan H, Nakamura N, Kenter K, Li Y, 38th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Virtual Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2021
- Evaluation of Medical Student Factors That May Influence the Decision to Pursue a Career in Orthopaedic Surgery. Meyer L, Brown S, Black K, Van Heest A, Cannada L, Kenter K, Mulcahey M, 38th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Virtual Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2021