Jay H. Rapley, MD

Jay Rapley, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and board-certified sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists.

Dr. Rapley became an orthopedic surgeon to assist and enable patients to resume the activities they love. He is especially passionate about knees and shoulders because of the small details in each joint that aide in a patient's improvement and outcome. Dr. Rapley takes pride in the tangible differences in each patient's treatment and recovery.

Dr. Rapley received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Life Science from Kansas State University. After obtaining his medical degree from University of Kansas Medical School, he completed residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery from the University of Texas Medical Branch. He completed a fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine from Plano Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and completed a Foot and Ankle fellowship from University of Missouri-Columbia.

While in residency, he was selected as Outstanding Resident of the Year and received several honors for excellence in patient care.

Dr. Rapley actively supports the local community by providing team physician coverage for athletes at local high schools during the fall sports season. He has authored numerous scientific research articles and has presented his research at both regional and national academic conferences.

Professional Society Memberships
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Missouri State Orthopaedic Association
Missouri State Medical Association

Teaching Positions
Preceptor with University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Fellowship in Sports Medicine Program
Preceptor with Research Family Medicine Residency Program

Biomechanical Analysis of Pullout Strengths of Rotator Cuff and Glenoid Anchors: 2011 update. Barber FA, Herbert MA, Hapa O, Rapley JH, Barber CA, Bynum JA, Hrnack SA. Arthroscopy. 2011 Jul;27(7):895-905. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2011.02.016. PMID: 21693345
First Web Space Soft Tissue Release in Bunion Surgery: Functional Outcomes of a New Technique. Panchbhavi VK, Rapley J, Trevino SG. Foot Ankle Int. 2011 Mar;32(3):257-61. doi: 10.3113/FAI.2011.0257. PMID: 21477544
Biomechanical Advantages of Triple-Loaded Suture Anchors Compared with Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repairs. Barber FA, Herbert MA, Schroeder FA, Aziz-Jacobo J, Mays MM, Rapley JH. Arthroscopy. 2010 Mar; 26(3):316-23. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2009.07.019. Epub 2009 Dec 29. PMID: 20206040
Mid-Substance Peroneal Tendon Defects Augmented with an Acellular Dermal Matrix Allograft. Rapley JH, Crates J, Barber A. Foot Ankle Int.2010 Feb;31(2):136-40. doi:10.3113/FAI.2010.0136. PMID: 20132750
Glenohumeral Chondrolysis after Shoulder Arthroscopy Associated with Continuous Bupivacaine Infusion. Rapley JH, Beavis RC, Barber FA. Arthroscopy. 2009 Dec;25(12):1367-73. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2009.08.024. PMID: 19962061
The Use of a Kickstand Modification for the Prevention of Heel Decubitus Ulcers in Trauma Patients with Lower Extremity External Fixation. Castro-Aragon OE, Rapley JH, Trevino SG. J Orthopaedic Trauma. 2009 Feb;23(2):145-7. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0b013e318196bb6a. PMID: 19169108
Ulnar Translation, a Commonly Overlooked, Unrecognized Deformity of Distal Radius Fractures: Techniques to Correct the Malalignment. Rapley JH, Kearny JP, Schrayer A, Viegas SF. Tech Hand Up Extremity Surgery. 2008 S Sep;12(3):166-9. doi:0.1097/ BTH.0b013e31817d54e8. PMID: 18776778