Benjamin R. Wilson

Benjamin R. Wilson, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He is affiliated with UK Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine and sees patients at both UK HealthCare's Turfland Sports Medicine clinic and Shriners Children's Lexington. His clinical focus lies in pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, treating injuries of the knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle using both open and arthroscopic techniques.

Dr. Wilson completed his medical training at Indiana University School of Medicine, residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Kentucky, and a fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He is subspecialty trained in Pediatric Sports Medicine.

• Medical Degree: Indiana University School of Medicine
• Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kentucky
• Fellowship: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital

His research and clinical interests center on sports-related injuries in young athletes, including ACL tears, shoulder and patellar instability, osteochondritis dissecans, ulnar collateral ligament injuries, and growth plate fractures. He emphasizes state-of-the-art, minimally invasive techniques and holistic patient care that addresses not only physical recovery but also the psychological and social impacts of injury on young athletes.

There are no publications or scientific awards listed in the provided materials. Dr. Wilson is actively engaged in clinical practice and patient care, with no mention of formal advising roles or research grants. He is part of a multidisciplinary team that includes athletic trainers, physical therapists, radiologists, and sports medicine physicians, all working together to optimize outcomes for young athletes.