Clayton Nuelle, MD

Dr. Clayton Nuelle, MD: Expert Orthopedic Surgeon

Located in Columbia, Missouri, Dr. Clayton Nuelle, MD, is a highly skilled and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating a wide range of sports and athletic-related injuries, as well as disorders of the shoulder, knee, ankle, and elbow. His extensive expertise includes arthroscopic and open techniques to restore damaged joints, ligaments, and bones.

Education and Training

Dr. Nuelle completed his medical school at Loyola University of Chicago and went on to pursue his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Missouri School of Medicine GME. This comprehensive education and training have equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in his field.

Skills and Competencies

Dr. Nuelle’s areas of expertise include:

• Shoulder, knee, ankle, and elbow arthroscopy
• Knee ligament reconstruction
• Patellofemoral disorders and reconstruction
• Articular cartilage restoration and joint preservation
• Meniscal repair and transplantation
• Adolescent sports injuries
• Shoulder instability and labral repair
• Rotator cuff repair
• Shoulder replacement
• Total and partial knee replacement

Areas of Specialization

As a team doctor for Mizzou athletics and previously for the San Antonio Missions baseball team in Texas, Dr. Nuelle has extensive experience in treating sports-related injuries. He also serves as an official team doctor for various Mizzou Athletics teams, including football, soccer, swimming/diving, tennis, and softball.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of treatments does Dr. Nuelle offer?
  Dr. Nuelle provides both arthroscopic and open techniques to restore damaged joints, ligaments, and bones. He also offers biologic therapy, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment for various orthopedic conditions.

• What conditions does Dr. Nuelle treat?
  Dr. Nuelle treats a wide range of conditions, including sports injuries, arthritis, bone fractures, soft tissue injuries, and congenital conditions such as clubfoot and scoliosis.

• Does Dr. Nuelle work with other specialists?
  Yes, Dr. Nuelle often collaborates with pain management experts and physical therapists to ensure comprehensive care for his patients.

• What is Dr. Nuelle’s approach to treatment?
  Dr. Nuelle typically begins with non-invasive options and may refer patients to surgery if necessary. He also provides counseling both before and after surgical procedures to ensure a smooth recovery process.