
Kenneth Aaron Shaw DO FAAOS
Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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2401 Gillham RdKansas City, MO 64108
Overview of Dr. Shaw
I am a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and clinical scholar with Children's Mercy at Kansas City. After 9 years of military service as an orthopaedic surgeon with the US Army, I completed fellowship training in pediatric orthopaedic and scoliosis surgery at the Scottish Rite for Children Hospital and now work as a Pediatric spine surgeon at Children's Mercy at Kansas City. I have a passion for pediatric spinal deformity, clinical research, and medical education.
Education & Training
Jack Hughston Memorial HospitalDO, Advanced Spine Fellow, 2022 - 2022
Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014 - 2018
Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical CenterInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2014
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2013
Certifications & Licensure
KS State License 2023 - 2026
MO State License 2023 - 2026
TX State License 2021 - 2026
GA State License 2014 - 2024
AL State License 2022 - 2022
AR State License 2020 - 2022
SC State License 2015 - 2018
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Faculty Member Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, 2022
- Young Alumni Achievement Award Kansas City University of Medicine, 2019
- Armed Forces Service Medal United States Army, 2019
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Can oral caffeine decrease postoperative opioid consumption following posterior spinal fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A randomized placebo-controlled trial.Anne Stuedemann, Richard M Schwend, Kenneth A Shaw, Nicolette Saddler, Michon Huston
North American Spine Society Journal. 2025-03-01 - 1 citationsConsensus and Equipose in the Management of Military Trainee Femoral Neck Stress Fractures: A Survey of Military Surgeons.Brandon H Chung, K Aaron Shaw, Joseph S Burke, Keith L Jackson, Matthew R Schmitz
Military Medicine. 2024-01-23 - The Subcapital Femoral Neck Stress Fracture: A Novel Subtype of Compression-sided Stress Fracture-A Report of Three Cases.Francesco Biolzi, Ryan Dinnen, Bonamico Jacobs, Tyler Doty, Colleen Barkley
Military Medicine. 2023-07-22
Grant Support
- Biomechanical Research GrantScottish Rite for Children2023
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
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