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Office
1215 Pleasant St
Ste 116
Des Moines, IA 50309Phone+1 515-241-7207Fax+1 515-241-7217
Education & Training
- Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1999 - 2000
- University of MinnesotaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995 - 1999
- University of MinnesotaInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994 - 1995
- University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1994
Certifications & Licensure
- IA State Medical License 2001 - 2025
- MA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
- WI State Medical License 2000 - 2025
- MN State Medical License 1996 - 2024
- PA State Medical License 1999 - 2024
- TN State Medical License 2015 - 2021
- ND State Medical License 2014 - 2017
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
- National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Orthopaedic Surgery
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 141 citationsComparison of titanium elastic nails with traction and a spica cast to treat femoral fractures in children.John M. Flynn, Lael M Luedtke, Theodore J. Ganley, Judy Dawson, Richard S. Davidson
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2004-04-01 - 37 citationsTitanium elastic nails for pediatric femur fractures: lessons from the learning curve.John M. Flynn, Lael M Luedtke, Theodore J. Ganley, Stephan G. Pill
American Journal of Orthopedics. 2002-02-01 - 6 citationsNew technique in congenital scoliosis involving fixation to the pelvis after hemivertebra excision.Harish S. Hosalkar, Lael M Luedtke, Denis S. Drummond
Spine. 2004-11-15
Press Mentions
- Blank Children’s Hospital Adds Second Pediatric Orthopedic SurgeonFebruary 10th, 2021
- Blank Children’s Partners with Shriners Children’s to Open Pediatric Orthopedic ClinicOctober 22nd, 2020
- 30 Orthopedic Surgeons on the Move FeaturedFebruary 13th, 2016
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