
Clayton William Nuelle MD FAAOS
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery
Sports Medicine surgeon
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1100 Hospital DrColumbia, MO 65212
Phone+1 573-882-2663
Fax+1 573-882-1760
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Summary
- Clayton Nuelle, MD, is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Columbia, MO, with particular expertise in Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, and Shoulder Surgery. He received his medical education and completed both his residency and fellowship at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at University of Missouri Health Care, after working as a partner at The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group. Dr. Nuelle has experience treating conditions such as knee osteoarthritis, sports medicine, ACL & meniscus surgery. As a researcher, he has published articles in notable journals and his work has been cited numerous times by other publications.
Education & Training
- University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2014 - 2015
- University of Missouri-ColumbiaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009 - 2014
- Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
- MO State Medical License 2013 - 2026
- TX State Medical License 2017 - 2023
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Mid-term failure rates, timing, and mechanisms for osteochondral allograft transplantation in the knee: Characterizing risk factors and identifying modifiable variables.James L Cook, Kylee Rucinski, Cory R Crecelius, Clayton W Nuelle, James P Stannard
Journal of Orthopaedics. 2025-12-01 - Pre-Surgical Evaluation by a Health Behavior Psychologist Can Effectively Delineate Patient-Specific Barriers that Impact Treatment Outcomes after Osteochondral Allogr...Kylee Rucinski, Renee Stucky, Felicia Jones, James P Stannard, Clayton W Nuelle
The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2025-04-22 - Functional Assessment of Meniscus Extrusion, Excursion, and Hoop Strain under Clinically Relevant Loaded Range of Motion Conditions in Meniscus-Intact and Meniscus Roo...Clayton W Nuelle, Ashwin R Garlapaty, Will Bezold, Joseph Anderson, James L Cook
The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2025-04-16
Press Mentions
- University of Missouri Researchers Pursuing Groundbreaking Living Knee Joint ReplacementApril 30th, 2024
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External Links
- Websitehttp://www.NuelleSportsMD.com
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