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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 Professionals
    National Association of Gornment ProfessionalsCertficate, Lobbying, 2016
  • Univ of IL Chicago
    Univ of IL ChicagoCertficate, Residency Program Management, 2011
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityCertificate, Orthopaedic Department Management, 2003 - 2010
  • Univ of Vancouver
    Univ of VancouverCertficate, Evidence Based Medicine , 2004 - 2004
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 1986 - 1987
  • Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)
    Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1979 - 1983
  • Naval Aerospace Medical Institute
    Naval Aerospace Medical Institute1977 - 1977
  • US Naval Hospital
    US Naval HospitalInternship, Categorical* Orthopaedic Surgery, 1976 - 1977
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1976
  • U of MI LSA
    U of MI LSABS, Psychology / Zoology, Cum Laude, 1969 - 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1985 - 2021
  • KY State Medical License
    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

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

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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