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Flavia Penteado Kapos

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
1548 NW 60th St, Seattle, WA 98107

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery · 2023 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Member in the Duke Clinical Research Institute · 2023 - Present Duke Clinical Research Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Perceived Community Control in Adults with Acute Low Back Pain: A Community-Based Study.

Journal Article Int J Environ Res Public Health · September 30, 2024 BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability for individuals and societies globally. Prior investigations have predominantly centered around biological and psychological factors. Addressing social determinants is critical for enhancin ... Full text Link to item Cite

Residential Density Is Associated With BMI Trajectories in Children and Adolescents: Findings From the Moving to Health Study.

Journal Article AJPM Focus · June 2024 INTRODUCTION: This study investigates the associations between built environment features and 3-year BMI trajectories in children and adolescents. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study utilized electronic health records of individuals aged 5-18 years li ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Biomarkers to Advance Clinical Phenotypes of Low Back Pain (BACk)

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases · 2023 - 2028

Social Health Factors Associated with the Transition from Acute to Chronic Low Back Pain

FellowshipCollaborator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2027

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Washington · 2021 Ph.D.