Orthopedic Surgery Research Team
About the Team
At Children's Mercy, our Orthopedic Surgery Research team is dedicated to advancing pediatric orthopedics through innovative research. Our mission is to deepen the understanding of how orthopedic interventions can enhance health outcomes for infants and children.
Our multidisciplinary team collaborates closely to address a wide range of bone, joint, spine, and musculoskeletal conditions. By integrating expertise from various specialists, we ensure evidence-based approaches to each child's care.
Driven by the goal of improving treatment methodologies, our research efforts focus on pioneering surgical techniques and exploring non-surgical solutions. We are committed to providing the highest standard of care and contributing to the global body of orthopedic knowledge.
Leader
Caleb Grote, MD, PhD, serves as the Research Director for Orthopedic Surgery at Children's Mercy, bringing a unique blend of clinical expertise and research acumen to the team. As one of the only MD, PhD orthopedic surgeons in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, Dr. Grote is dedicated to advancing pediatric orthopedic care through innovative research and comprehensive treatment methodologies.
With a distinguished background in pediatric orthopedic surgery, Dr. Grote's leadership is instrumental in driving forward our mission to improve health outcomes for infants and children. His commitment to integrating cutting-edge surgical techniques and non-surgical solutions ensures that our research efforts remain at the forefront of the field.
Under Dr. Grote's direction, our multidisciplinary team collaborates to address a wide range of orthopedic conditions, fostering a holistic approach to care that encompasses physical, nutritional, and psychological well-being. His vision and expertise continue to shape the future of pediatric orthopedics, making a profound impact on the lives of young patients.
- Research Areas
- Labs and Research Teams
- Baby Health and Behavior Lab
- Baby Lab
- Bactrim Lung Failure Team
- Behavioral Pain Innovations Lab
- Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition
- Community Engaged Research Team
- Developmental and Behavioral Health Research Group
- Fridley Lab
- Laboratory of Immunogenomics
- Milkovich Lab
- Nadler Lab
- Orthopedic Surgery Research Team
- Pediatric Brain Cancer Research Team/Yadav Lab
- Ramsey Lab
- Sullivant Lab
- Varberg Lab
- Younger Lab
Program Director, Orthopedic Research, Orthopedic Surgery; Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine