Spine Universe Author Biography

Doctor Shufflebarger is Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He holds a hospital appointment at Miami Children's Hospital as Chief of the Division of Spinal Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Neurosurgery.

Dr. Shufflebarger earned a Medical Degree from Emory University, School of Medicine, where he was recognized for academic achievement with the Alpha Omega Alpha award. His residency in Orthopaedic Surgery was at Emory University's Affiliated Hospitals.

Dr. Shufflebarger is a past President of the Scoliosis Research Society and member of many other professional societies including: the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, International Spinal Study Group, National Scoliosis Association, North American Spine Society, and Pediatric Orthopedic Society. For fifteen years, Dr. Shufflebarger was the Medical Director of Children's Medical Services. The Ronald McDonald Foundation recognized Dr. Shufflebarger for his excellent medical service to children.

The published research of Dr. Shufflebarger includes 18 chapters contributed to medical textbooks, 36 peer-reviewed articles published in journals, and more than 160 presentations at professional meetings. He has presented numerous scientific exhibits and instructional videotape productions. In addition, Dr. Shufflebarger has been a Visiting Professor world-wide including much of Latin America, Europe and Asia.

SpineUniverse articles from Harry L. Shufflebarger, M.D.

• Pediatric Spinal Deformity: On the Cutting Edge - Presentations
  View the highlights from the Pediatric Spinal Deformity: On the Cutting Edge; a spine-related CME meeting held during April 2007 in Miami, Florida.
• Pediatric Spinal Deformity: On the Cutting Edge - Sessions
  Information about the session presentations at the Pediatric Spinal Deformity: On the Cutting Edge spine-related CME meetings is featured.
• Posterior/Anterior/Posterior Sequence in Reconstructive Spinal Surgery
  An abstract from the 2002 SRS Annual Meeting investigating the efficacy and safety of a three stage same day surgery for deformity correction.
• Radiation Exposure during Pedicle Screw Placement in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Is Fluoroscopy Safe?
  This study evaluated radiation in scoliosis surgery.