Benjamin Shore, MD, MPH, FRCSC
Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department; Co-Director, Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Center; Director, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship; Director, Cerebral Palsy Program
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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Benjamin Shore, MD, MPH, FRCSC
Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department; Co-Director, Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Center; Director, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship; Director, Cerebral Palsy Program
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Medical Services
Languages
English
Education
Undergraduate School
Biology
University of Victoria
1999
Victoria
British Columbia
Graduate School
MPH
Harvard School of Public Health
2013
Boston
MA
Medical School
University of Western Ontario
2003
London, Ontario
Canada
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery
University of Western Ontario, London
2008
Ontario
Canada
Fellowship
Pediatric Orthopedics
Royal Children's Hospital
2009
Melbourne
Australia
Fellowship
Pediatric Orthopedics
Boston Children's Hospital
2010
Boston
MA
Media
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Meet Dr. Benjamin Shore
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Always an athlete: Drew and Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
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Reaching his goals: Surgery helps CP soccer star shine
Certifications
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (General)
Professional History
Dr. Benjamin J. Shore is Co-Director of the Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Center and the Program Director of the Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Shore is also an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Shore graduated university with high honors and was a Rhodes Scholar nominee. After obtaining a degree in biology and pre-medical studies, he completed medical school and orthopedic training at Western Ontario. After his orthopedic training, Dr. Shore moved to Melbourne, Australia to pursue a pediatric orthopedic fellowship at the Royal Children’s Hospital under Professor Kerr Graham. It was here he obtained his subspecialty training in cerebral palsy. After Melbourne, he returned to Boston to complete a second fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital and has remained on staff since 2010. Dr. Shore is an active member of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA). His is also the recipient of the St. Giles Young Investigator Award (POSNA), the Clinician Scientist Development Program Award (CSDP) and the Charles H. Hood Foundation Child Health Research Award. His research interests include outcome measurement in cerebral palsy, trauma outcomes and management of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.
Approach to Care
During medical school I was initially interested in being a pediatrician, but after a pediatric orthopedic medical mission in Africa my career path changed. I was drawn to the specialty because of the ability to make positive changes in children’s lives.
I started my orthopedic training in Canada and then moved to Australia for subspecialty training in cerebral palsy before returning to Boston. I feel fortunate to have had the experience of health care delivery from Canada, Australia and the United States and I blend all three systems into how I currently care for children and their families. Pediatric orthopedics is a unique specialty where we have the ability to make meaningful improvements for children and their families. The struggle to overcome pediatric disability is challenging but the rewards are tremendous.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, being active and enjoying nature around Boston. I have a passion for photography, following the Toronto Maple Leafs and good music.
I started my orthopedic training in Canada and then moved to Australia for subspecialty training in cerebral palsy before returning to Boston. I feel fortunate to have had the experience of health care delivery from Canada, Australia and the United States and I blend all three systems into how I currently care for children and their families. Pediatric orthopedics is a unique specialty where we have the ability to make meaningful improvements for children and their families. The struggle to overcome pediatric disability is challenging but the rewards are tremendous.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, being active and enjoying nature around Boston. I have a passion for photography, following the Toronto Maple Leafs and good music.
Publications
Enhanced Recovery With Combined Epidural and General Anesthesia in Children With Cerebral Palsy Undergoing Hip Reconstructive Surgery: A National Cohort Study. View Abstract
Characteristics of Septic Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle in Children-Review of a Retrospective Multicenter Database. View Abstract
Acute compartment syndrome in pediatric patients with peripheral nerve blocks. View Abstract
Descriptive Epidemiology of Venous Thromboembolism in Pediatric Orthopedic Patients: A National, Multicenter Study. View Abstract
Cast Wedging in Pediatric Forearm and Tibia Fractures-A Safe Way to Avoid Surgery. View Abstract
Building High-performance Teams in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery: The Importance of Psychological Safety and Creating a Trusting Environment. View Abstract
The Predictability of Clinical Findings and Radiographs for Detecting Tarsal Coalition. View Abstract
Management of Syndesmotic Ankle Injuries: Results of a Survey of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Members. View Abstract
Reliability of a Photo-Based Modified Foot Posture Index (MFPI) in Quantifying Severity of Foot Deformity in Children With Cerebral Palsy. View Abstract
Differentiating Between Knee Septic Arthritis and Lyme Arthritis in Children: A Clinical Prediction Algorithm for a Geographically Diverse Population. View Abstract
Hip displacement in children with cerebral palsy: surveillance to surgery - a current concepts review. View Abstract
Validation of Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System for Detection of Posttraumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents Following Procedures for Acute Orthopaedic Trauma. View Abstract
Running Biomechanics and Clinical Features Among Adolescent Athletes With Lower Leg Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome. View Abstract
Telehealth Potential in Pediatric Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Care is Comparable to In-Person Care But Disparities Remain. View Abstract
Outcomes of treatment of patella fractures in children and adolescents. View Abstract
The Reliability of Intraoperative Hip Arthrography in Cerebral Palsy Hip Reconstruction. View Abstract
MRI of the Spine in Patients who Toe Walk: Is There a Role? View Abstract
Comparison of Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound and Contrast-enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Assessment of Infant Hip Perfusion and Prediction of Proximal Femoral Growth Disturbance Following Closed and Open Reduction for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: A Preliminary Study. View Abstract
Pediatric Orthopaedic Venous Thromboembolism: A Systematic Review Investigating Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcome. View Abstract
Anterior Distal Femoral Hemiepiphysiodesis in Children With Fixed Knee Flexion Deformities: Does Screw Position Matter? View Abstract
Pelvis radiographs in children with cerebral palsy: effects of patient positioning on calculating migration percentages. View Abstract
Incidence of Skin Sensitivity Following Dermabond Application in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. View Abstract
The Impact of COVID-19 on Multidisciplinary Care Delivery to Children with Cerebral Palsy and Other Neuromuscular Complex Chronic Conditions. View Abstract
What's Important (Patient Perspective): We Are Testicular Cancer Survivors: Our Experiences and Lessons Learned. View Abstract
Variations in the Management of Closed Salter-Harris II Distal Tibia Fractures. View Abstract
The Incidence of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Children. View Abstract
Association between lower limb spasticity and cryptorchidism in males with cerebral palsy. View Abstract
Age and CRP Associated With Improved Tissue Pathogen Identification in Children With Blood Culture Negative Osteomyelitis: Results From the CORTICES Multicenter Database. View Abstract
Anterior distal femoral hemiepiphysiodesis in children with cerebral palsy: Establishing surgical indications and techniques using the modified Delphi method and literature review. View Abstract
Minimizing Surgeon Radiation Exposure During Operative Treatment of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. View Abstract
Effects of joint loading on the development of capital femoral epiphysis morphology. View Abstract
Hip Surveillance and Management of Hip Displacement in Children with Cerebral Palsy: Clinical and Ethical Dilemmas. View Abstract
Parental caregivers' perception of their transition from hospital to home in children with cerebral palsy who have undergone orthopedic surgery. View Abstract
Do All Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures Need a Computed Tomography Scan of the Ipsilateral Femoral Neck? Calculating the Incidence of Concomitant Femoral Neck and Shaft Fractures. View Abstract
Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Humeral Shaft Fractures. View Abstract
Distal femoral extension osteotomy and patellar tendon advancement or shortening in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy: A modified Delphi consensus study and literature review. View Abstract
Bedside hip aspiration results in decrease in total general anesthesia time in pediatric patients: A multicenter study. View Abstract
Unilateral versus bilateral reconstructive hip surgery in children with cerebral palsy: A survey of pediatric orthopedic surgery practice and decision-making. View Abstract
Descriptive Epidemiology of Upper Extremity Septic Arthritis in Children-Review of a Retrospective Multicenter Database. View Abstract
Hip Imaging in Children With Cerebral Palsy: Estimation and Intrapatient Comparison of Patient-Specific Radiation Doses of Low-Dose CT and Radiography. View Abstract
Determining Incidence and Risk Factors of Pressure Injury After Orthopaedic Surgery in Children and Adolescents With Neuromuscular Complex Chronic Conditions. View Abstract
Barriers to Discharge After Hip Reconstruction Surgery in Non-ambulatory Children With Neurological Complex Chronic Conditions. View Abstract
Prevertebral Soft Tissue Thickness of the Cervical Spine in Children: An Insensitive but Specific Aid in the Diagnosis of Occult Trauma. View Abstract
Pneumonia after hip surgery in children with neurological complex chronic conditions. View Abstract
Attitudes and Behaviors of Physical Activity in Children with Cerebral Palsy: Findings from PLAY Questionnaire. View Abstract
Practice Variation in the Surgical Management of Children With Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis. View Abstract
Better Patient Care Through Physician Extenders and Advanced Practice Providers. View Abstract
Assessment of foot alignment and function for ambulatory children with cerebral palsy: Results of a modified Delphi technique consensus study. View Abstract
Finding consensus for hamstring surgery in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy using the Delphi method. View Abstract
Anterior distal femoral hemiepiphysiodesis in children with cerebral palsy: Establishing surgical indications and techniques using the modified Delphi method and literature review. View Abstract
Epidural Analgesia Versus Lumbar Plexus Blockade After Hip Reconstruction Surgery in Children With Cerebral Palsy and Intrathecal Baclofen Pumps: A Comparison of Safety and Efficacy. View Abstract
Ponseti Clubfoot Casting: Factors That Affect Trainee Competency (Retrospective Observational Study). View Abstract
Mendelian etiologies identified with whole exome sequencing in cerebral palsy. View Abstract
Response: Letter to the Editor of Prevalence of Cozen's Phenomenon of the Proximal Tibia. View Abstract
Jumping on the Bandwagon: Comparing the Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Versus Povidone-Iodine Preoperative Skin Antiseptic in Preventing Surgical Site Infections Following Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. View Abstract
Epidemiology of scoliosis in cerebral palsy: A population-based study at skeletal maturity. View Abstract
Hypodermic needle to guide Kirschner-wire placement in paediatric supracondylar humerus fractures: a technical trick. View Abstract
Variability in Postoperative Immobilization and Rehabilitation Following Reconstructive Hip Surgery in Nonambulatory Children With Cerebral Palsy. View Abstract
Health-related quality of life and caregiver burden after hip reconstruction and spinal fusion in children with spastic cerebral palsy. View Abstract
Preoperative Considerations for Teenagers Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery: VTE Prevention, Mental Health Assessment, Vaping, and Drug Addiction. View Abstract
Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism: Different Rates of Incidence, Anatomic Locations, and Risk Factors Between Orthopaedic and Nonorthopaedic Related Patients. View Abstract
Trends in Leadership at Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowships. View Abstract
Distal rectus femoris surgery in children with cerebral palsy: results of a Delphi consensus project. View Abstract
The Effect of Casting Simulation on Maintenance of Fracture Alignment Following Closed Reduction of Pediatric Distal Radius Fractures: Does More Simulation Matter? View Abstract
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Pediatric Medial Epicondylar Humeral Fractures in the Prone Position. View Abstract
Changing practice patterns: the impact of a cost analysis project on surgeons' preference for treatment of pediatric displaced humeral lateral condyle fractures. View Abstract
Inter-rater and Intrarater Reliabilities of the Identification of a "Gothic Arch" in the Acetabulum of Children With Cerebral Palsy. View Abstract
Epiphysiodesis for Leg Length Discrepancy: A Cost Analysis of Drill Versus Screw Technique. View Abstract
Is the modified Gartland classification system important in deciding the need for operative management of supracondylar humerus fractures? View Abstract
Epidural catheter placement in children with baclofen pumps. View Abstract
Hospital resource use after hip reconstruction surgery in children with neurological complex chronic conditions. View Abstract
Hip Reconstruction in Nonambulatory Children With Cerebral Palsy: Identifying Risk Factors Associated With Postoperative Complications and Prolonged Length of Stay. View Abstract
Indications for gastrocsoleus lengthening in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy: a Delphi consensus study. View Abstract
Current Variation in Joint Aspiration Practice for the Evaluation of Pediatric Septic Arthritis. View Abstract
The Use of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) in Neuromuscular Hip Reconstruction: Can We Alter the Need for Blood Transfusion? View Abstract
Team Approach: The Perioperative Management of Reconstructive Hip Surgery for the Non-Ambulatory Child with Cerebral Palsy and Spastic Hip Disease. View Abstract
Management of Gustilo-Anderson Type II and IIIA Open Long Bone Fractures in Children: Which Wounds Require a Second Washout? View Abstract
Defining the volume of consultations for musculoskeletal infection encountered by pediatric orthopaedic services in the United States. View Abstract
Prophylaxis for Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism: Current Status and Changes Across Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America From 2011. View Abstract
Incidence of Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism After Elective Spine and Lower-Extremity Surgery in Children With Neuromuscular Complex Chronic Conditions: Do we Need Prophylaxis? View Abstract
Diagnosing and treating native spinal and pelvic osteomyelitis in adolescents. View Abstract
Management of Fasciotomy Incisions After Acute Compartment Syndrome: Is Delayed Primary Closure More Feasible in Children Compared With Adults? View Abstract
State of the Evidence Traffic Lights 2019: Systematic Review of Interventions for Preventing and Treating Children with Cerebral Palsy. View Abstract
Establishing surgical indications for hamstring lengthening and femoral derotational osteotomy in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy. View Abstract
Vascular Supply to the Femoral Head in Patients With Healed Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. View Abstract
The Pediatric "Floating Knee" Injury: A State-of-the-Art Multicenter Study. View Abstract
Recovery of Motor Nerve Injuries Associated With Displaced, Extension-type Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. View Abstract
Management of Gustilo-Anderson Type II and IIIA Open Long Bone Fractures in Children: Which Wounds Require a Second Washout? View Abstract
Reliability of Radiographic Assessments of the Hip in Cerebral Palsy. View Abstract
Wash, Rinse, Repeat: Which Patients Undergo Serial Joint Irrigation in Pediatric Septic Hip Arthritis? View Abstract
Maturation of Corticospinal Tracts in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy Assessed by Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. View Abstract
Prevalence of Cozen's Phenomenon of the Proximal Tibia. View Abstract
Natural History of Spastic Hip Disease. View Abstract
Hormonal Contraceptive Prescription in Young Women With Cerebral Palsy. View Abstract
Development and Validation of Equations to Link Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) Functional Skills Scores to PEDI-Computer Adaptive Test Scores for Youth with Cerebral Palsy. View Abstract
Orthopedic Injuries Associated with Hoverboard Use in Children: A Multi-center Analysis. View Abstract
Radiation Prophylaxis for Hip Salvage Surgery in Cerebral Palsy: Can We Reduce the Incidence of Heterotopic Ossification? View Abstract
Hip Surveillance is Important to Children with Cerebral Palsy: Stop Waiting, Start Now. View Abstract
Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism After Adolescent Knee Arthroscopy. View Abstract
Determining Hinge Abduction in Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease: Can We Reliably Make the Diagnosis? View Abstract
Predictability of Clinical Knowledge Through Mobile App-based Simulation for the Treatment of Pediatric Septic Arthritis: A Pilot Study. View Abstract
Measuring the Reliability and Construct Validity of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory-Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT) in Children With Cerebral Palsy. View Abstract
Acute Exertional Compartment Syndrome in Young Athletes: A Descriptive Case Series and Review of the Literature. View Abstract
Management of Moderate to Severe Hip Displacement in Nonambulatory Children with Cerebral Palsy. View Abstract
Hip Surveillance for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Survey of the POSNA Membership. View Abstract
Early Outcomes of Pediatric Elbow Dislocation-Risk Factors Associated With Morbidity. View Abstract
Fracture Table Application for Pediatric Femur Fractures: Incidence and Risk Factors Associated With Adverse Outcomes. View Abstract
Recovery of Motor Nerve Injuries Associated With Displaced, Extension-type Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. View Abstract
Television or unrestricted, unmonitored internet access in the bedroom and body mass index in youth athletes. View Abstract
Evaluating the Discriminant Validity of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory: Computer Adaptive Test in Children With Cerebral Palsy. View Abstract
Pediatric Acute Compartment Syndrome. View Abstract
Uniplanar Versus Taylor Spatial Frame External Fixation For Pediatric Diaphyseal Tibia Fractures: A Comparison of Cost and Complications. View Abstract
Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism After Adolescent Knee Arthroscopy. View Abstract
Pediatric Nonfracture Acute Compartment Syndrome: A Review of 39 Cases. View Abstract
Effect of Hip Reconstructive Surgery on Health-Related Quality of Life of Non-Ambulatory Children with Cerebral Palsy. View Abstract
Treatment outcomes after insufficiency femoral diaphyseal fractures in nonambulatory children. View Abstract
Acetabular and femoral remodeling after varus derotational osteotomy in cerebral palsy: the effect of age and Gross Motor Function Classification Level. View Abstract
Hip health at skeletal maturity: a population-based study of young adults with cerebral palsy. View Abstract
Evaluation of postural stability in youth athletes: the relationship between two rating systems. View Abstract
Pediatric forearm fractures with in situ intramedullary implants. View Abstract
Management of Syndesmotic Ankle Injuries in Children and Adolescents. View Abstract
Early Career Experience of Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellows: What to Expect and Need for Their Services. View Abstract
Variation of Syndesmosis Anatomy With Growth. View Abstract
Osteonecrosis After Femoral Neck Fractures in Children and Adolescents: Analysis of Risk Factors. View Abstract
Proximal Femoral Varus Derotation Osteotomy in Children with Cerebral Palsy: The Effect of Age, Gross Motor Function Classification System Level, and Surgeon Volume on Surgical Success. View Abstract
Pediatric orthopaedic lower extremity trauma and venous thromboembolism. View Abstract
Results of Surgical Management of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Ankle in the Pediatric and Adolescent Population. View Abstract
Quality, Safety, Value: From Theory to Practice Management What Should We Measure? View Abstract
Management of pediatric patients with synovial fluid white blood-cell counts of 25,000 to 75,000 cells/mm³ after aspiration of the hip. View Abstract
Surgical management for displaced pediatric proximal humeral fractures: a cost analysis. View Abstract
Exposed versus buried intramedullary implants for pediatric forearm fractures: a comparison of complications. View Abstract
Feasibility and safety of perfusion MRI for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. View Abstract
A critical appraisal of the first-year experience of 5 pediatric orthopaedic surgeons. View Abstract
Epidemiology and prevention of cast saw injuries: results of a quality improvement program at a single institution. View Abstract
Acute compartment syndrome in children and teenagers with tibial shaft fractures: incidence and multivariable risk factors. View Abstract
What are the risks of prophylactic pinning to prevent contralateral slipped capital femoral epiphysis? View Abstract
Subtalar fusion for pes valgus in cerebral palsy: results of a modified technique in the setting of single event multilevel surgery. View Abstract
An in-vitro study of rotator cuff tear and repair kinematics using single- and double-row suture anchor fixation. View Abstract
Low early failure rates using a surgical dislocation approach in healed Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. View Abstract
Overcoming the funding challenge: the cost of randomized controlled trials in the next decade. View Abstract
Alternative technique for open reduction and fixation of displaced pediatric medial epicondyle fractures: author response to letter to the editor. View Abstract
The role for hip surveillance in children with cerebral palsy. View Abstract
Vascular safe zones for surgical dislocation in children with healed Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. View Abstract
Alternative technique for open reduction and fixation of displaced pediatric medial epicondyle fractures. View Abstract
Pediatric pelvic fracture: a modification of a preexisting classification. View Abstract
Adductor surgery to prevent hip displacement in children with cerebral palsy: the predictive role of the Gross Motor Function Classification System. View Abstract
Single-event multilevel surgery for children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review. View Abstract
Primary lyme arthritis of the pediatric hip. View Abstract
Surgical correction of equinus deformity in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review. View Abstract
The efficacy of periarticular multimodal drug infiltration in total hip arthroplasty. View Abstract
Chronic posttraumatic elbow disorders treated with metallic radial head arthroplasty. View Abstract
Efficacy of periarticular multimodal drug injection in total knee arthroplasty. A randomized trial. View Abstract
Does hydrogen bonding matter in crystal engineering? Crystal structures of salts of isomeric ions. View Abstract
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