WilliamRolandKlemmeMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Greenbrae, CA

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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336 Bon Air Shopping Ctr
#388
Greenbrae, CA 94904
Phone+1 415-461-1650

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Summary

Dr. William Klemme, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon in Greenbrae, California. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in California, Wisconsin, and Hawaii.

Education & Training

Letterman Army Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988 - 1992
Letterman Army Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1985 - 1986
UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1986 - 2026
WI State Medical License 2002 - 2025
HI State Medical License 1994 - 1998
MN State Medical License 1993 - 1995
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

24 citations
An implantable restorative-neurostimulator for refractory mechanical chronic low back pain: a randomized sham-controlled clinical trial.
Christopher J. Gilligan, Willem Volschenk, Marc Russo, Matthew Green, Christopher A. Gilmore, Vivek Mehta, Kristiaan Deckers, Kris De Smedt, Usman Latif, Peter Georgiu...> ;Pain. 2021 Oct 1
23 citations
Thoracic pedicle screws: comparison of start points and trajectories.
Aman Dhawan, William R. Klemme, David W. Polly> ;Spine. 2008 Nov 15
4 citations
Use of fluoroscopy to evaluate iliac screw position.
Joseph R. Orchowski, David W. Polly, Timothy R. Kuklo, William R. Klemme, Teresa M. Schroeder> ;American Journal of Orthopedics. 2006 Mar 1
29 citations
Comparison of sagittal contour and posterior disc height following interbody fusion: threaded cylindrical cages versus structural allograft versus vertical cages.
Adam T Groth, Timothy R. Kuklo, William R. Klemme, David W. Polly, Teresa M. Schroeder> ;Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques. 2005 Aug 1
72 citations
Volumetric Spinal Canal Intrusion: A Comparison between Thoracic Pedicle Screws and Thoracic Hooks
David W. Polly, Benjamin K. Potter, Timothy R. Kuklo, Stewart Young, Chris Johnson, William R. Klemme> ;Spine. 2004 Jan 1
13 citations
Anterior thoracic scoliosis constructs: effect of rod diameter and intervertebral cages on multi-segmental construct stability.
David W. Polly, Bryan W. Cunningham, Timothy R. Kuklo, Lawrence G. Lenke, Itaru Oda, Teresa M. Schroeder, William R. Klemme> ;The Spine Journal. 2003 May 1
55 citations
Osteoporosis and anterior femoral notching in periprosthetic supracondylar femoral fractures: a biomechanical analysis.
Scott B. Shawen, Philip J. Belmont, William R. Klemme, L. D. Timmie Topoleski, John S. Xenos, Joseph R. Orchowski> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2003 Jan 1
14 citations
Braided hamstring tendons for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. A biomechanical analysis.
John E. Tis, William R. Klemme, Kevin L. Kirk, Kevin P. Murphy, Bryan W. Cunningham> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2002 Sep 1
103 citations
Accuracy of thoracic pedicle screws in patients with and without coronal plane spinal deformities.
Philip J. Belmont, William R. Klemme, Mark Robinson, David W. Polly> ;Spine. 2002 Jul 15
27 citations
The effects of tibial malrotation on the biomechanics of the tibiotalar joint.
Maj Steven J. Svoboda, Col Kathleen McHale, Stephen M. Belkoff, Kathryn S. Cohen, Ltc William R. Klemme> ;Foot & Ankle International. 2002 Feb 1
5 citations
Microradiographic and histopathologic findings in a human cage explant after two-level corpectomy: a case report.
William R. Klemme, Bryan W. Cunningham, David W. Polly Ld> ;Spine. 2002 Jan 1
291 citations
In vivo accuracy of thoracic pedicle screws
Philip J. Belmont, William R. Klemme, Aman Dhawan, David W. Polly> ;Spine. 2001 Nov 1
38 citations
Hemivertebral excision for congenital scoliosis in very young children.
William R. Klemme, David W. Polly, Joseph R. Orchowski> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2001 Nov 1
14 citations
Incidence, epidemiology, and occupational outcomes of thoracolumbar fractures among u.s. army aviators
Philip J. Belmont, Kenneth F. Taylor, Kevin T. Mason, Scott B. Shawen, David W. Polly, William R. Klemme> ;The Journal of Trauma. 2001 Jan 1
27 citations
The effects of hook pattern and kyphotic angulation on mechanical strength and apical rod strain in a long-segment posterior construct using a synthetic model.
Philip J. Belmont, David W. Polly, Bryan W. Cunningham, William R. Klemme> ;Spine. 2001 Mar 15
31 citations
Lumbar sagittal contour after posterior interbody fusion: threaded devices alone versus vertical cages plus posterior instrumentation.
William R. Klemme, Brett D. Owens, Aman Dhawan, Seth M. Zeidman, David W. Polly> ;Spine. 2001 Mar 1
117 citations
Measurement of thoracic and lumbar fracture kyphosis: evaluation of intraobserver, interobserver, and technique variability.
Timothy R. Kuklo, David W. Polly, Brett D. Owens, Seth M. Zeidman, Audrey S. Chang, William R. Klemme> ;Spine. 2001 Jan 1
18 citations
Iliotibial band friction syndrome.
Kevin L. Kirk, Timothy R. Kuklo, William R. Klemme> ;Orthopedics. 2000 Nov 1
18 citations
The effect of kyphosis on the mechanical strength of a long-segment posterior construct using a synthetic model.
Joseph R. Orchowski, David W. Polly, William R. Klemme, Itaru Oda, Bryan W. Cunningham> ;Spine. 2000 Jul 1
65 citations
The biomechanical significance of anterior column support in a simulated single-level spinal fusion.
David W. Polly, William R. Klemme, Bryan W. Cunningham, Jeffrey B Burnette, Charles J. Haggerty, Itaru Oda> ;Journal of Spinal Disorders. 2000 Feb 1
7 citations
A modified wake-up test for use in very young children undergoing spinal surgery.
David W. Polly, William R. Klemme, John L. Fontana, Michael D. Sterbis> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2000 Jan 1
8 citations
Reversible ischemic myelopathy during scoliosis surgery: a possible role for intravenous lidocaine.
William R. Klemme, William E. Burkhalter, David W. Polly, Lynn F. Dahl, Dave A. Davis> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 1999 Nov 1
6 citations
Results of hip arthrodesis in adolescents by using the cobra-head plate for internal fixation.
William R. Klemme, Preston James, Stephen R. Skinner> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 1998 Sep 1
121 citations
Spinal instrumentation without fusion for progressive scoliosis in young children
William R. Klemme, Francis Denis, Robert B. Winter, John W. Lonstein, Steven E. Koop> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 1997 Nov 1
6 citations
AVULSION OF THE TRICEPS BRACHII WITH SELECTIVE RADIAL NEUROPATHY
William R. Klemme, Steve A. Petersen> ;Orthopedics. 1995 Mar 1
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