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Retired Medical Director American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Des Moines, IA 50309
Summary
- Dr. William Shaffer is a retired orthopedic surgeon in Des Moines, IA. He received his medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School and has been in practice 41 years. He specializes in musculoskeletal oncology/cancer, orthopedic spine surgery, and orthopedic trauma and is experienced in osteoporosis, musculoskeletal oncology, hand and wrist traumatology, shoulder and elbow traumatology, and foot and ankle traumatology.
Education & Training
- National Association of Gornment ProfessionalsCertficate, Lobbying, 2016
- Univ of IL ChicagoCertficate, Residency Program Management, 2011
- Northwestern UniversityCertificate, Orthopaedic Department Management, 2003 - 2010
- Univ of VancouverCertficate, Evidence Based Medicine , 2004 - 2004
- University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 1986 - 1987
- Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1979 - 1983
- Naval Aerospace Medical Institute1977 - 1977
- US Naval HospitalInternship, Categorical* Orthopaedic Surgery, 1976 - 1977
- University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1976
- U of MI LSABS, Psychology / Zoology, Cum Laude, 1969 - 1974
Certifications & Licensure
- IA State Medical License 1985 - 2021
- KY State Medical License 2001 - 2017
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Recognition of extraordinary commitment and dedication to the development of NASS’ Clinical Guideline 2007
- Meritorious Unit Commendation Award Camp Pendleton Naval, Desert Storm Shield, 1992
- Driving Force Award Matilija District Ventura Council, 1991
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 362 citationsInterventional therapies, surgery, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation for low back pain: an evidence-based clinical practice guideline from the American Pain Society.Roger Chou, John D. Loeser, Douglas K Owens, Richard W. Rosenquist, Steven J. Atlas
Spine. 2009-05-01 - 178 citationsAn evidence-based clinical guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of cervical radiculopathy from degenerative disordersChristopher M. Bono, Gary Ghiselli, Thomas J. Gilbert, D. Scott Kreiner, Charles A. Reitman
The Spine Journal. 2011-01-01 - 87 citationsAn evidence-based clinical guideline for the use of antithrombotic therapies in spine surgery.Christopher M. Bono, William C. Watters, Michael H. Heggeness, Daniel K. Resnick, William O. Shaffer
The Spine Journal. 2009-12-01
Journal Articles
- Variance in the Measurement of Sagittal Lumbar Spine Range of Motion Among Examiners, Subjects, and Instruments.WO Shaffer, Spine 20(13) 1493
- Morphology of the Ilium – The Two Bolt Iliac Foundation.J. Donovan, W. Shaffer, J. Margulies in M. Brock, Schwarz, C. Wille (Ed), World Spine 1: First Interdisciplinary World Congress on Spinal
- LBP Interventional/Surgical Therapies Guideline and Background Evidence Reviews.WO Shaffer, Other
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- An Experimental Model of Vertebral Translation.WO Shaffer, J Weinstein, KF Spratt and VK Goel, Other, Iowa City, University of Iowa Press
- Complex Lumbopelvic Reconstruction.WO Shaffer, JY Margulies, and HM Place, Other, AAOS
- Mechanical Compression Analysis of Rat Vertebral Bodies after Orthostatic Hind limb Suspension.WO Shaffer, M Rallo, JW Standeven, RE Burdge, B Davis, G Smith, Mid-Central States Orthopedic Association
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Lectures
- Iliosacral Instability: A Novel Study of Spino-Pelvic Constructs.University of Cincinnati – Grand Rounds
- AOA Module One – Leadership for the Advancement of Organizational Success and Productive Decision Making.
- Non Fusion Technology for the Treatment of Lumbar Disc Degeneration and Stenosis.
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Other
- 1. Posterior Decompression Techniques and Fusion, Cauda Equina Entrapment Syndrome, Video Surgical Workshop of Spinal Fracture Fixation, Medical Video Productions.WO Shaffer
- 2. Sacral Screw Techniques, Principles of Posterior Fracture Reduction Fixation Devices, Video Surgical Workshop of Spinal Fracture Fixation, Medical Video Productions.WO Shaffer
Committees
- Co-Chair, North American Spine Society Evidence Based Guideline Development Committee 2009 - 2013
- Member, Guideline Oversight Committee of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2006 - 2013
- Member, North American Spine Society Evidence Based Guideline Development Committee 2003 - 2013
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