About Dr. Lowry
Entering healthcare after being trained as a mechanical engineer, I bring a unique perspective to musculoskeletal care. This perspective results in an analytical, attention to detail combined with a commitment to quality improvement activities. I strive to bring the latest, state of the art orthopedic techniques to my patients, and demonstrate this commitment by being double Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Additionally, I am committed to healthcare quality improvement by maintaining broad involvement in local, regional, and national volunteer activities, which include quality improvement, orthopedic performance measurement, and interactions/consultations with government agencies.
Beyond patient care and orthopedic surgery, I am married with two children. We enjoy the outdoors (Snow skiing, water skiing, soccer, sailing, biking, hiking, boating), gourmet cooking, and musical exploration.
Professional Training & Education
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
Since 2003
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Since 2008
- Leadership Fellows Program (LFP)
2014-2015 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Chief Resident: Department of Orthopedics
2000 - 2001 University of Missouri Columbia, MO
- Residency: Department of Orthopedics
1997 - 2001 University of Missouri Columbia, MO
- Internship: Department of Surgery
1996 - 1997 University of Missouri Columbia, MO
- Doctor of Medicine—May, 1996
1992 – 1996 University of Missouri Columbia, MO
- Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering—May 1992
1987 – 1992 Missouri School of Science & Technology Rolla, MO
Honors & Awards
- ASTM—International President’s Leadership Award (2015)
ASTM International
- Joseph S. Barr Award for outstanding contributions as a physician (2013)
ASTM International
- Distinguished Young Alumni Award (2009)
Missouri School of Science & Technology
- Circle of Excellence Award (2008)
Award for Trauma committee development with Ministry Healthcare
- Steve Olson Resident Research Award (2000)
Award for Outstanding Resident Research in Orthopaedics
- Mizzou Orthopedic Student Award (1996)
Award for Outstanding Student Excellence in Orthopaedics
- James L. Chapel Award (1994)
Award for Academic Achievement and Concern for Others
- Magna Cum Laude (1992)
Mechanical Engineering
- Tau Beta Pi (1991-1992)
Engineering Honor Society
- Pi Tau Sigma (1991-1992)
Mechanical Engineering Honor Society
- Blue Key (1991-1992)
Leadership Honor Society
- Kappa Mu Epsilon (1989-1990)
Mathematical Honor Society, Treasurer
Committees & Volunteer Activities
- PCPI Quality Improvement Advisory Committee—AAOS representative, October 2016—present.
- Security Health Plan Quality Council Consultant, February 2016—present.
- ACL Injured Patient Performance Measurement Development Workgroup Oversight Chair, January 2016—present.
- Performance Measurement Committee for the AAOS, March 2015—present.
- Unified Medical Council on Quality—Ministry Medical Group, February 2015-February 2016.
- Council is tasked with developing and implementing the quality strategy for a multi-specialty group.
- Integrated Healthcare Network (IHN) committee on orthopedic joint replacement, August 2014 – December 2015.
- Committee to access and recommend opportunities for improved arthroplasty care, and cost reduction across multiple care networks. Providing orthopedic input and perspective
- Liaison/contributor, FDA workgroup on Product Labeling, June 2014—August 2015,
- Task group is developing a formal FDA recommended format for product labeling. I am providing technical expertise and insight to the work group. FDA contact: Mary Brady
- Mentor, Rhinelander High School Job Shadow Program, September 2012—May 2013, September 2016—May 2017.
- Involvement includes: Developing program with Principle and student liaison, Provide supervision in patient care settings, Interact and provide direction on independent study and journal development.
- Task Group Leader, ASTM—International, F04.22 Arthroplasty Subcommittee, January 2010—December 2014.
- Responsibilities include: Create and lead task group for development of the implant labeling standard, WK #27458: “Standard Guide for Presentation of End User Labeling Information for Orthopedic Implants Used in Total Joint Arthroplasty,” Organized all meetings and presentations, lead discussion and balloting initiatives. This culminated with the publication of ASTM F2943-13: Standard Guide for Presentation of End User Labeling Information for Orthopedic Implants Used in Joint Arthroplasty.
- Biomedical Engineering Committee for the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, February 2008 – March 2013.
- Activities include: Attending ASTM meetings to provide comment, Participated in comment to Institute of medicine regarding public effectiveness of 510K process, Presented argument to develop implant labeling standard, led task group to develop a standard for orthopedic implant labeling.
- Quality Improvement Chairman, St. Mary’s Hospital, Rhinelander, WI, January 2006-present.
- Duties include: Provide leadership to the Quality Improvement Committee, Directed and lead discussion around areas of quality/performance improvement, Participated in root cause analysis evaluations, Identified areas of weakness and facilitated process improvement, Worked collaboratively with hospital administration on all the above.
- Medical Advisor, High School Athletic Training Services, Rhinelander High School, August 2006 – present.
- Activities include: Coordination of services within the school setting, Development of an operating manual and evaluation protocols, Coordinated and moderated a Coaches conference, available for consults by the on site trainer or school nurse.
- Sideline Team Physician, Rhinelander High School, Football, August 2006 – present.
- Organized physician sideline coverage for the local High school program
- Youth Soccer Coach/referee, Rhinelander Soccer Program. 2005-present.
- Coached U6 recreational teams through U14 competitive teams.
- Obtained Wisconsin ‘E’ License for coaching 2011
- Obtained Wisconsin ‘E’ License for refereeing 2012
- Organized a regional coaches conference with regional Sports medicine Experts, The Northwoods Sports Injury Summit, Northland Pines High School, February 28, 2009.
- Topics Included: Review of Acute Shoulder Injuries, Acute Ankle Injuries, Acute Knee Injuries, Off Season Training Program, Closed Head Injuries in High School Athletics, Nutrition/Hydration, Supplement Use, Foot Care & Blister Management During a 5-10 Day Adventure Race, Care of the Athlete with Diabetes, Chronic Overuse Running Syndromes
- On Site Physician, Primal Quest Adventure Race, Big Sky Montana, June 21-July 2, 2008.
- On Site Physician, Wisconsin State X-Country Ski Meet, Rhinelander, WI, February, 2007.
- Medical Advisor, National Ski Patrol; Central Division; North/Central Region, January 2006 – November 2008.
- Certified Ski Patroller & Medical Advisor, National Ski Patrol, Camp 10 Ski Hill, Rhinelander, WI. Winter 2005 – November 2008.
- Volunteer Physician, Ironman Wisconsin Medical Tent, Madison Wisconsin, 2004, 2005.
- Sideline Team Physician, Rhinelander High School, Football, 2001-2004 Seasons.
Publications
- Lowry KJ, Naas PL, “Orthopaedic Opportunities and Hospital Value-Based Payments,” AAOS Now, January 2017.
- Lowry KJ, Yates AJ, “The Evolving State of TJA Performance Measures,” AAOS Now, September 2016.
- Lowry KJ, Yates AJ, “CMS and Performance Measure Implementation: Understanding the Impact of the ‘2-Year Look Back’ and ‘Capping Out,’” AAOS Now, August 2016.
- Lowry KJ, Mihalko WM, “Implant labeling standards: A history of science behind the solution.” Knee, 2015, Dec; 22(6): 451-3.
- Lowry KJ, Wilkinson J, Mihalko WM, “Uniform Implant Labeling a Patient Safety Initiative,” AAOS Now, June 2014.
- McKee J, Lowry KJ, “Orthopaedic Mentors Teen in ‘Job Shadowing’ Program”, AAOS Now, December 2013.
- ASTM Standard F2943-13: “Standard Guide for Presentation of End User Labeling Information for Orthopedic Implants Used in Total Joint Arthroplasty,” Task group chairman under the Arthroplasty subcommittee F04.22. Published May 2013 by ASTM-international.
- Lowry KJ, Mihalko WM, “Will Uniform Information Organization For Arthroplasty Implant Labeling Become a Reality?” AAOS Now, February 2012.
- Lowry KJ, McGrath MS, Mihalko WM; “The Impact of Standardized Implant Labels,” AAOS Now, March 2009.
- Mundis G, Lowry KJ, Kenter K; “Bilateral Shoulder Arthroplasty in a patient with Pseudogout: A case report,” Missouri Medicine. 2002 Sept/Oct, 99(9): 505-9.
- Burd TA, Lowry KJ, Anglen JO; “Indomethacin compared with localized irradiation for the prevention of heterotopic ossification following surgical treatment of acetabular fractures,” J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2001 Dec; 83-A(12):1783-8.
- Burd TA, Lowry KJ, Stokesbary SJ, Allen WC, “Aneurysmal Bone Cyst Associated With Fibrous Dysplasia—A Case Report and Review of the Literature,” Orthopedics, 2001 Nov; 24(11): 1087-9.
- Hendricks KJ, Lane D, Burd TA, Lowry KJ, Day D, Phaup JG, Anglen JO; “Elution Characteristics of Tobramycin from Polycaprolactone in a Rabbit Model,” Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, 2001 Nov;(392):418-26.
- Burd TA, Anglen JO, Lowry KJ, Hendricks KJ, Day, D; “In Vitro Elution of Tobramycin From Bioabsorbable Polycaprolcatone Beads,” J of Ortho Trauma, 2001 Aug;15(6):424-8.
- Marberry K, Lowry KJ, Griffiths H, Kenter K, Radiologic Case Study. Pigmentede Villonodular Synovitis. Orthopedics, 2001 Jul;24(7):647, 710-2.
- Lowry KJ, Tobia J, Kittle D, Burd TA, Gaines RW; “Postoperative Pain Control Using Epidural Catheters Following Anterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Scoliosis,” Spine, 2001 Jun 1;26(11):1290-3.
- Lowry KJ, Kittle D, Gaines RW, Tobia J; “Postoperative Pain Control Using Epidural Catheters Following Short Segment Posterior Spinal Fusion,” Amer J Pain Mgmt, 2001 11(2): 54-9.
- Tobias JD, Gaines RW, Lowry KJ, Kittle D, Bildner C; “A dual epidural catheter technique to provide analgesia following posterior spinal fusion for scoliosis in children and adolescents,” Pediatric Anesthesia, 2001 Mar;11(2):199-203.
- Lowry KJ, Gainor B, Hoskins JS; “Extensor Tendon Rupture Secondary to the AO/ASIF Titanium Distal Radius Plate Without Associated Plate Failure,” American Journal of Orthopedics; 2000 Oct;29(10): 789-91.
- Lowry KJ, Hamson KM, Bear L., Peng YB, Calaluce R, Evans ML, Anglen JO, Allen WC, "Polycaprolactone/glass Bioabsorbable Implant in a Rabbit Humerus Fracture Model," Journal of Biomedical Material Research; 1997, Sep;36(4): 536-541.
Presentations
- Lowry KJ, MACRA Update, Oral Presentation, Howard Young Medical Group, Woodruff, WI, April 4, 2017.
- Lowry KJ, MACRA Update, Oral Presentation, Clinical Excellence/Quality Improvement Committees, Rhinelander, WI, January 24, 2017.
- Lowry KJ, Performance Measures Overview, Oral Presentation, Wisconsin Orthopedic Society, October 9, 2015
- Lowry KJ, Panagas J, High reliability in healthcare, Oral Presentation, St. Mary’s Hospital, January 2015.
- Lowry KJ, Implant Package Labeling: Development of an ASTM Standard for Orthopedic Implant Package Labeling, Wisconsin Orthopedic Society Meeting, Madison, WI, October 10, 2014.
- Lowry KJ, School Nurse Leadership in Athletic Training Services, Wisconsin School Nurse Meeting, Madison, WI, April 9, 2014.
- Lowry KJ, Uniform Implant Labeling in Arthroplasty: An AAOS Initiative, HSS Holiday Knee Course, Hospital of Special Surgery, New York, NY, Dec 6, 2013.
- Lowry KJ, Healthcare & Quality Improvement, St. Mary’s Hospital CME, Oral Presentation, May 10, 2013.
- Lowry KJ, Provided Comment from AAOS to FDA workshop on Accessible Medical Device Labeling in a Standard Content and Format, Washington DC, April 29, 2013.
- Lowry KJ, Provided Comment from AAOS to IOM panel regarding Public Health Effectiveness of the FDA 510(k) Clearance Process, Washington DC, June 14, 2010.
- Lowry KJ, Implant Package Labeling: Should ASTM Develop a Standard for Orthopedic Implant Packaging?, ASTM F04.22 meeting, Atlanta, GA, Oral Presentation, November 12, 2009.
- Lowry KJ, The Future of Quality Improvement, St. Mary’s Hospital CME, Oral Presentation, July 17, 2009.
- Lowry KJ, The Northwoods Sports Injury Summit, Northland Pines High School, Eagle River, WI, Oral Presentation, February 28, 2009.
- Closed Head Injuries and High School Athletics.
- Foot and Blister Care During a multiday expedition length Adventure Race
- Lowry KJ, Foot and Blister Care During a multiday expedition length Adventure Race, St Mary’s Hospital CME, Oral Presentation, September, 2008.
- Lowry KJ, Ice J, Szeus J, Schmidt K, Sports Medicine and the Rhinelander High School Athletic Training Services, Oral Presentation, Parents Orientation RHS Winter season, Rhinelander, WI, October 30, 2007.
- Lowry KJ, Closed Head Injury and Sports Medicine, Oral Presentation, Rhinelander High School Coaches Conference, Rhinelander, WI, August 9, 2007.
- Lowry KJ, Ice J, Szeus J, Schmidt K, Sports Medicine and the Rhinelander High School Athletic Training Services, Oral Presentation, St. Mary’s Hospital CME Conference, Rhinelander, WI, July 27, 2007.
- Lowry KJ, Skiing/Snowboarding Head Injuries: Do we cover the Coconut?, Oral Presentation, St. Mary’s Hospital CME Conference, Rhinelander, WI, June 20, 2007.
- Lowry KJ, Skiing/Snowboarding Head Injuries: Do we cover the Coconut? Oral Presentation, National Ski Patrol: North-Central Region: Central Division; Spring Meeting, Minoqua, WI, April 21, 2007.
- Lowry KJ, Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Oral Presentation, MU Alumni Meeting, Columbia, MO, October 20, 2006.
- Lowry KJ, Rhinelander High School Athletic Training Services, Oral Presentation, RHS Coaches Conference, Rhinelander, WI, August 29, 2006.
- Lowry KJ, Tobias J, Gaines RW, Postoperative Pain Control Using Dual Epidural Catheters Following Posterior Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis, Oral Presentation, Mid-America Orthopedic Association, Amelia Island, FL, April 21, 2001.
- Lowry KJ, Tobias J, Burd TA, Gaines RW, Postoperative Pain Control Using Epidural Catheters Following Anterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Scoliosis, Oral Presentation, Mid-America Orthopedic Association, Amelia Island, FL, April 21, 2001.
- Hendricks KJ, Lane D, Burd TA, Lowry KJ, Day D, Phaup JG, Anglen JO; Elution Characteristics of Tobramycin from Polycaprolactone in a Rabbit Model. Oral Presentation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 68th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, February 28 – March 4, 2001.
- Lowry KJ, Yingsakmonkol W, Gaines RW; Technique for Discectomy and Epidural Catheter Placement Using the Kaneda Anterior Scoliosis System, Video Presentation,
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Dallas, TX, February 13-17, 2001
- Scoliosis Research Society, Cairnes, Australia, October 13-21, 2000.
- Burd TA, Lowry KJ, Hendricks KJ, Anglen JO, Allen WC; In Vitro Elution Characteristics of Tobramycin from Bioresorbable Polycaprolactone Beads: A New Carrier for Local Antibiotic Delivery to Infected Wounds. Oral Presentation. 17th Annual Mid-America Orthopedic Association, South Hampton, Bermuda, April 14-18, 1999, Awarded the Dallas B. Phemister Prize for Excellence in Medical Writing.
- Lowry KJ, Burd TA, Anglen JO, Day D; In Vitro Elution Characteristics of Tobramycin From Bioabsorbable Polylcaprolactone Beads. Oral Presentation. The American Orthopedic Association, 32nd annual residents conference, Chapel Hill, NC, March 12-14, 1999.
- Gaines RW, Lowry KJ, Use of Epidural Catheters for Pain Relief in Thoracolumbar Spinal Reconstruction, Oral Presentation,
- The International Depuy Acromed Spinal Course, Cairo, Egypt, January 27-29, 1999.
The International Depuy Acromed Spinal Course, Cleveland, OH, February 10-12, 1999.
- Burd TA, Lowry KJ, Anglen JO, Allen WC; In Vitro Elution Characteristics of Tobramycin From Bioresorbable Polylcaprolactone Beads: A Novel Paradigm for Local Antibiotic Delivery to Infected Wounds. Oral Presentation.
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association annual meeting, Vancouver, BC, October 12-14, 1998.
Smith & Nephew Richards 16th Annual Orthopaedic Residents Conference, Memphis, TN, August 28-29, 1998.
- Lowry KJ, Hamson KM, Anglen JO, Allen WC, Polycaprolactone as an Alternative Bioabsorbable Material--A Preliminary Study. Oral presentation, The Southern Orthopaedic Association, November 17-18, 1995, Kansas City, MO.
- Lowry KJ, Allen WC, Polycaprolactone as a Bioabsorbable Implant for the Internal Fixation of a Rabbit Humerus--A Preliminary Study. Poster Presentation, University of Missouri School of Medicine, April 13, 1994, Columbia, MO.
Conferences & Special Skills
- PCPI Fall Meeting, Chicago, IL, October 24-27, 2016.
- AAOS Performance Measurement Committee Meeting, Chicago, IL, August 20, 2016
- AAOS ACL Injured Patient Performance Measurement Work Group, Chicago, IL, June 25, 2016.
- AAOS Annual Meeting & Performance Measure committee meeting, Orlando, FL, March 1, 2016.
- ASTM (Section F04), Tampa, FL, November 17-19, 2015.
- Wisconsin Orthopedic Society Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, WI, October 9, 2015.
- AAOS Performance Measurement Committee Meeting, Chicago, IL, September 26, 2015
- AAOS Hip Fracture Performance Measurement Work Group, Chicago, IL, September 11, 2015
- Ascension Pain Management Conference, Chicago, IL, July 28-29, 2015.
- AOSSM Hip Arthroscopy surgical skills course, Chicago, IL, April 10-12, 2015
- Biomet Reverse Shoulder Replacement surgical skills course, Chicago, IL, April 9, 2015
- AAOS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, March 25-27, 2015.
- Wisconsin Orthopedic Society Meeting, Madison, WI, October 10, 2014.
- AAOS Fall Meeting, Nashville, TN, September 18-20, 2014.
- Emerging Leaders Forum/AOA meeting, Montreal, CA, June 17-19, 2014
- National Orthopedic Leadership Conference, Washington DC, April 30-May 3 2014.
- AAOS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, March 11-14, 2014
- HSS 25th Annual Holiday Knee Course, New York, NY, December 6, 2013.
- ASTM (Section F04), Jacksonville, FL, November 12-14, 2013
- ASTM (Section F04), Indianapolis, IN, May 22-23, 2013
- FDA Workshop on Device Labeling, Washington DC, April 29-30, 2013
- AAOS Annual Meeting, Chicago, Il, March 19-26, 2013
- AOSSM Specialty Day, Chicago, Il, March 27, 2013
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, Dec 9-12, 2012
- ASTM (Section F04), Atlanta, GA, Nov 13-15, 2012
- Wisconsin Soccer Referee Recertification, ‘E’ License, Rhinelander, WI, Nov 10, 2012
- ASTM (Section F04), Phoenix, AZ, May 8-11, 2012
- Wisconsin Soccer Referee Certification, ‘E’ License, Rhinelander, WI, April 2012
- AAOS Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, February 7-12, 2012
- ASTM (Section F04), Tampa, FL, November 15-17, 2011
- ASTM (Section F04), Anaheim, CA, May 17-19, 2011
- ‘E’ Youth Coaching License, US Youth Soccer, Wausau, WI, March 2011
- Advanced Hip Arthroscopy, Arthrex, Chicago, IL, October 1-2, 2010.
- AOSSM Meeting, Providence, RI, July 14-17, 2010.
- Institute of Medicine, Washington DC, June 14-15, 2010
- ASTM (Section F04), St. Louis, MO, May 18-20,2010.
- AAOS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 10-12, 2010
- ASTM (Section F04), Atlanta, GA, Nov 10-12, 2009
- ASTM (Section F04), Vancouver, BC, May 20-21, 2009
- Orthopedic & Rheumatology Quality Innovative Care Conference, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Ohio, May 13-15, 2009
- AAOS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, February 25-28, 2009.
- ASTM (Section F04), St. Louis, MO. November 18-20, 2008.
- ASTM (Section F04), Denver, CO, May 6-8, 2008.
- AAOS Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 5-9, 2008.
- AOSSM Review course for Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine, Chicago, IL, August 03, 2007.
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, San Diego, February 14, 2007
- Advanced Team Physician Course, Orlando, Fl, December 07, 2006.
- Wisconsin Orthopedic Society Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, May 12, 2006.
- Modern Solutions in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Medical Education Resources, Nausau, Bahamas, February 9-11, 2006.
- Outdoor Emercency Care Certification, Camp 10 Ski Hill, Rhinelander, WI, October, 2005. Renewal: 2006, 2007
- American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Keystone, CO, June 14-17, 2005
- Management of complex distal radius and elbow Fractures, Rosemont, IL, Synthes, May 7, 2005.
- Advances in Hip & Knee Replacement, Orlando, FL. January, 14, 2005.
- Advances in Total Joint Arthroplasty & Sports Medicine, Key West, FL. April 29, 2004.
- Orthopedic Trauma Association Specialty Day, San Francisco, CA, March 13, 2004.
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Courses include Foot/ankle, Oncology, Arthroplasty, Hand, Practice management. San Francsico, CA. March 10-13, 2004.
- Advanced Shoulder Course (AAOS), Chicago, IL. February 7, 2004.
- Advanced Team Physician Course, Phoenix, AZ. December 11-14, 2003.
- Advances in Locked Plating, Minneapolis, MN. April 12, 2003.
- AAOS: Occupational Orthopaedics and Workers’ Compensation, Chicago, IL. November 1-3, 2002.
- Total Hip & Knee Forum, Chicago, IL. September 23-24, 2002
- American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine—Specialty Day, Dallas, TX, February 16, 2002.
- American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, Courses include Arthroplasty, Fx/trauma care, Practice management, Sports Medicine, Dallas, TX, 2002
- Mid-America Orthopedic Association, Amelia Island, FL; April 18-21, 2001
- American Association Orthopedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA; February 28-March 4, 2001.
- Scoliosis Research Society, Cairnes, Australia; October 13-21, 2000.
- AO/ASIF Basic Fracture Course, Denver, CO; November 5-8, 1998.
- Orthotics & Prosthetics—The Dallas Short Course, Dallas, TX; October 22-24, 1998.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005
- Advanced Basic Life Support Certification, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006
- ANSYS Finite Element Analysis Software experience, 1989-1990.
- Fortran Programming Language.
