Keith Douglas Baldwin, MD., MPH., MSPT
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Chief, Neuro-Orthopaedics, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Director of Orthopaedic Trauma, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Safety Officer Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
Contact information
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
34th Street & Civic Center Boulevard
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
2nd Floor, Wood Building
Philadelphia, PA 19104
34th Street & Civic Center Boulevard
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
2nd Floor, Wood Building
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215-590-1527
Fax: 215-590-1501
Fax: 215-590-1501
Publications
Education:
BS (Food Science & Nutrition)
University of Rhode Island, 1996.
MSPT (MS Physical Therapy)
Widener University, 2000.
MPH (Public Health)
University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Public Health, 2005.
MD (Medicine)
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine, 2006.
Permanent linkBS (Food Science & Nutrition)
University of Rhode Island, 1996.
MSPT (MS Physical Therapy)
Widener University, 2000.
MPH (Public Health)
University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Public Health, 2005.
MD (Medicine)
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine, 2006.
Description of Research Expertise
Scoliosis, Orthopedic Trauma, Rehabilitation, Pediatric Orthopedics, Epidemiology, Infection controlDescription of Clinical Expertise
Scoliosis, Orthopedic Trauma, Pediatric OrthopedicsSelected Publications
Regan, MD; Freeman, CM; Talathi, N; Spiegel, DA; Flynn, JM; Baldwin, KD: Sealing the Deal: Incisional Vacuum Assisted Closure Following Neuromuscular Posterior Spinal Fusion is Associated With a Lower Rate of Infection. J Pediatr Orthop 2026 Notes: Senior Author PI, and mentor to MD Regan and CM Freeman.Nicholson, KS: Christianson, EA: Catazano, AA: Tuason, DA: Pediatric Spine Study Group; Clement, RC: Enabling Technologies for Pediicle Screw Placement in Pediatric Spine Surgery. J Pediatr Soc North Am 14: 100313, 2026.
Regan, MD; Madan, S; Freeman, CM; Goodbody, CM; Baldwin, KD; Spiegel, DA: Horn, BD: Tendon Transfer Fixation in Patients With Neuromuscular Disease. J Pediatr Soc North Am 14: 100300, 2026.
Lenhart, RL; Vark, PR; Baldwin, KD; Schoenecker, JG; Goodbody, CM; Sarkar, S; Shah, AS: Development of Apex Volar Deformity Following Volar Plating of Pediatric Radius Fractures. JBJS Open Access 11: e25.00317, 2026.
Talathi, NS: Kuka, C; Regan, MD; Stelzer, JW; Baldwin, KD; Goodbody, CM: Immobilization Following Operative tgreatment of Lateral Condyle Fractures: Early Motion is Safe. J Pediatr Soc North Am 14: 100321, 2026.
Anaspure, OS; Baumann, AN; Talaski, GM; Villers, M; Baldwin, KD: The Efficacy and Safety of High Versus Low Doses of Intravenous Intraoperative Transexamic Acid During Spinal Fusion in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Spine Deform 2026.
Mulvey, HE; Zheng, JL; Regan MD; Talwar, D; Numfor, AB; Baldwin K: Spiegel, DA: "Defining the Impact of Short-Term Surgical Education Courses in Low- and Middle Income Coiuntries: A systematic Review. J Surg Educ 82(8): doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103554, August 2025.
Bali, M; Rosenfeld, SB; Miller, P; Shore, BJ; Children's Orthopaedic Trauma and Infection Consortium for Evidence-Based Studies: The Identification and Work-Up of Nonaccidental Trauma: Practice Variation Across US Children's Hopsitals. J Pediatr Orthop Page: doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000003050, Jul 2025.
Mitchell, BC; Baldwin K: Properties and Pitfalls of Various Casting Mateerials. J. Pediatr Soc North Am 12: doi: 10.1016/j.jposna.2025.100234, Jul 2025.
Stepanovich, M; Shore, BJ; Sanborn, RM; Cook, DL; Schoenecer, JG; Li, Y; CORTICES: Characteristics of Septic Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle in Children- Review of a Retrospective Multicenter Database. J Am Acad Orthop 33(11): e625-e632, Jun 2025.