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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
- 7 citationsBiologic Association Annual Summit: 2020 Report.Rachel M. Frank, Seth L. Sherman, Jorge Chahla, Jason L. Dragoo, Bert R. Mandelbaum
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021-06-01 - 3 citationsRe: Diagnostic Tests the NASS Stenosis GuidelinesD. Scott Kreiner, Jamie L. Baisden, Thomas J. Gilbert, William O. Shaffer, Jeffrey T. Summers
The Spine Journal. 2014-01-01 - 88 citationsAn evidence-based clinical guideline for antibiotic prophylaxis in spine surgeryWilliam O. Shaffer, Jamie L. Baisden, Robert Fernand, Paul G. Matz
The Spine Journal. 2013-10-01
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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