Pam Wilson, MD

Associate Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation


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Medical School
  • MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1989)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, University of Colorado - Denver (CO) (1985)
Residency
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1994)
Languages
English, Spanish
Department
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Recognitions

  • Hal O'Leary Award , Colorado Rockies (2009)
  • WSUSA Hall of Fame Award, WSUSA (2011)

Research Interests

1. spina bifida registry 2. development of wheelchair mobility in very young children 3. concussion and mild traumatic brain injury 4. acquired brain injury

Publications

  • Pico, EL, Wilson, PE, Haas, R. Spina Bifida. In Pediatric Rehabilitation: principles and practice, 4th ed. Demos:2010. New York
  • Wilson PE, Clayton GH. Sports and Disabilities. In: Moberg-Wolff E, ed. Self -Directed Physiatric education Program (SDPEP), AAPM&R Study Guide Focused Review. AAPM&R; 2010
  • Wilson PE, Clayton GH. Health Industry and Product Information. In: Lin VW, ed. Spinal Cord Medicine Principles and Practice. New York: Demos; 2010
  • Wilson, P.E. and Apkon, S, Chapter 2: Examination of the Pediatric Patient, in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, R. Braddom, Editor. 2010, W.B. Saunders: Philadelphia.
  • Spinal Cord Medicine: Prinicple and Practice, 2cd edition, Vernon Lin MD PhD (Editor), Christopher Bono MD (Editor), Diana Cardenas MD MHA (Editor), Frederick Frost MD (Editor), Margaret Hammond MD (Editor), Laurie Lindblom MD (Editor), Inder Parkash MD MS FRCS FACS (Editor), Stevens Stiens MD MS (Editor), Robert Woolsey MD (Editor), 2010 Demos Pub, New York
  • Noncredible effort during pediatric neuropsychological exam: a case series and literature review. Kirkwood MW, Kirk JW, Blaha RZ, Wilson P. Child Neuropsychol. 2010;16(6):604-18. Review. PMID: 20628928 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
  • Plantar pressures and observational video: use in tethered cord monitoring, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • The role of Ethnicity and Cultrue on Functional status in Children with Spina Bifida, Las Vegas, NV, World Congress Spina Bifida
  • Metabolic consequences of Pediatric mTBI: Delayed Recovery with respect to resolution of anatomic lesions and symptoms, IBIA, Ediburgh, Scotland
  • 1. Clayton GH, kirkwood MW, laker SR, Wilson PE. Concussion in Children and Adolescents. current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports. 2013; IN PRESS.
  • Wilson PE, Clayton GH. Rehabilitation Medicine. In: Hay WW, Levin MJ, Sondheimer JM, eds. Current diagnosis & treatment pediatrics Vol IN PRESS. 19th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2013.
  • Wilson PE, Clayton GH. Medical and Pain Management. In: Kirkwood MW, Yeates KO, eds. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents: From Basic Science to Clinical Management. New York: Guilford Press; 2012.
  • "Long-term Safety and Efficacy Data on OnaBotulinum (BotoxR) A Injection for Sialorrhea
  • "Long-term Safety and Efficacy Data on OnaBotulinum (BotoxR) A Injection for Sialorrhea
  • Pediatric assessment of manual wheelchair skills
  • use of video analysis and plantar pressures for monitoring for tethered cord syndrome
  • the cultural effects on bowel and bladder control in children with spina bifida
  • Chan KH, Liang C, Wilson P, Higgins D, Allen GC. Long-term safety and efficacy data on botulinum toxin type A: an injection for sialorrhea. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2013 Feb;139(2):134-8. PubMed PMID: 23429943
  • Wilson, PE, Clayton, GH. Rehabilitation Medicine, Chapter 28. In: Hay W, Deterting RR, Levin,MJ, Abzug, MJ. Current Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatrics. NY, NY: McGraw Hill; 2014: 918-935.
  • Clayton GH, Wilson JC, Lepon AK, Brueck G, Elliott LT, Wilson PE. Poster 333 Quantitative Electroencephalography in the Evaluation of Concussive Head Injury in Adolescent Children. PM R. 2016 Sep;8(9S):S269. PubMed PMID: 27673086
  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, 3rd Edition, by Steven Kirschblum and Vernon Lin, Springer pub, 2018 9780826137753
  • Spina bifida Guidelines for clinic providers
  • Clinical predictors of symptom resolution for children and adolescents with sport-related concussion" has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics. David R. Howell, PhD, Morgan N. Potter, BA, Michael W. Kirkwood, PhD, Pamela E. Wilson, MD, Aaron Provance, MD, and Julie C. Wilson, MD
  • Morley CP, Struwe S, Pratte MA, Clayton GH, Wilson PE, Dicianno BE, Formica MK, Schad LA, Thibadeau J, Turk MA. Survey of U.S. adults with Spina Bifida. Disabil Health J. 2019 Aug 1;:100833. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31399347
  • Powell A, Wilson P, Powell T. Case 4: Chronic and Progressive Muscle Weakness in a 9-year-old Girl. Pediatr Rev. 2019 Dec;40(12):647-649. PubMed PMID: 31792050
  • Howell DR, Potter MN, Kirkwood MW, Wilson PE, Provance AJ, Wilson JC. Clinical predictors of symptom resolution for children and adolescents with sport-related concussion. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2019 Apr 16;:1-8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30994475
  • Simpson, T, Clayton, G, Wilson, P. Peterson, R. Parent Stress for Patients Followed in a Multidisciplinary Spinal Defects Clinic, Clin Practice in Ped Psychology, vol 7
  • Mukherjee S, Wilson P, Kelly l, McDonagh , Nanayakkara C. Guidelines for the Care of People with Spina Bifida, Mobility electronic manuscript on SBA website
  • Kleigman R and St Geme J, Blum N, Shah S, Tasker R, Wilson K. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. Wilson P, Stewart J. Chapter 732 Meningomyelocele (Spina Bifida) Elsevier
  • Wilson P, Lange M, Wheelchair Seating and Positioning, Medscape electronic review article
  • Howell DR, Potter MN, Provance AJ, Wilson PE, Kirkwood MW, Wilson JC. Sleep Problems and Melatonin Prescription After Concussion Among Youth Athletes. Clin J Sport Med. 2020 Sep 29. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33055498
  • Wilson JC, Kirkwood MW, Potter MN, Wilson PE, Provance AJ, Howell DR. Early physical activity and clinical outcomes following pediatric sport-related concussion. J Clin Transl Res. 2020 May 26;5(4):161-168. PubMed PMID: 33029564
  • Provance AJ, Howell DR, Potter MN, Wilson PE, D'Lauro AM, Wilson JC. Presence of Neck or Shoulder Pain Following Sport-Related Concussion Negatively Influences Recovery. J Child Neurol. 2020 Jun;35(7):456-462. PubMed PMID: 32192408
  • Howell DR, Potter MN, Provance AJ, Wilson PE, Kirkwood MW, Wilson JC. Sleep Problems and Melatonin Prescription After Concussion Among Youth Athletes. Clin J Sport Med. 2021 Nov 1;31(6):475-480. PubMed PMID: 33055498
  • Benjamin NL, McKernan G, Izzo S, Crytzer TM, Clayton GH, Wilson PE, Houtrow AJ, Dicianno BE. Factors Associated with Ambulation and Transfer Ability: A Study from the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Sep 9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34508059
  • Kliegman, St Geme, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, Edition 2, Chapter 732 Meningomyelocele Spina Bifida, 2020
  • Seating Evaluation and Wheelchair Prescription
  • Spina Bifida and tethered cord
  • Benjamin NL, McKernan G, Izzo S, Crytzer TM, Clayton GH, Wilson PE, Houtrow AJ, Dicianno BE. Factors Associated With Ambulation and Transfer Ability: A Study From the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2022 Jul 1;101(7):652-658. PubMed PMID: 34508059
  • Stevens J, de La Torre L, Hall J, Simmons H, Krause A, Ketzer J, Schletker J, Judd-Glossy L, Trainor S, Wilson P, Peña A, Bischoff A. The importance of dedicated colorectal team participation in the management of spina bifida and spinal cord injury patients. Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Jan;38(1):69-74. PubMed PMID: 34647156
  • Simpson TS, Grande LA, Kenny JJ, Wilson PE, Peterson RL. Child, Parent, and Family Adjustment for Patients Followed in a Multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Clinic. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil. 2022 Summer;28(3):41-58. PubMed PMID: 36017123
  • Molteni E, Canas LDS, Briand MM, Estraneo A, Font CC, Formisano R, Fufaeva E, Gosseries O, Howarth RA, Lanteri P, Licandro GI, Magee WL, Veeramuthu V, Wilson P, Yamaki T, Slomine BS. Scoping Review on the Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment of Pediatric Disorders of Consciousness. Neurology. 2023 Aug 8;101(6):e581-e593. PubMed PMID: 37308301
  • Gilbertson KE, Liu T, Wiener JS, Walker WO Jr, Smith K, Castillo J, Castillo H, Wilson P, Peterson P, Clayton GH, Valdez R. Age-Specific Probability of 4 Major Health Outcomes in Children with Spina Bifida. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2023 Dec 1;44(9):e633-e641. PubMed PMID: 37816172
  • Simpson TS, Leopold DR, Wilson PE, Peterson RL. Cognitive disengagement syndrome in pediatric spina bifida. Child Neuropsychol. 2024 Feb;30(1):87-104. PubMed PMID: 36803439

Professional Memberships

  • AAPM&R, Member
  • Intervational Brain Injury Association, Member

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Children's Hospital Colorado North Campus
469 State Highway 7
Broomfield, CO 80023
720-478-5000

Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs
4090 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-305-1234

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (2002)
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certification (2005)
  • Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Board Certification (2009)
  • PALS, Certificate (2011)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Rehabilitation Therapy
  • Brain and Nervous System - Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Spine Injuries
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Brain and Nervous System
Clinical Interests
Pediatric Rehab, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spina Bifida, Athletics in the Disabled, Sports Medicine in the Disabled

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients and families. I believe in treating the person as a whole, taking every aspect of a patient's body and health into consideration during diagnosis and treatment. I like to use a holistic approach to all my patients.

Personal Interests
I have a daughter in college and I still like to watch soccer. I have a big black dog from the Denver Dumb Friends League and love to play with her. I am on a curling league and have been playing for one year.

Volunteer Activities
I am involved in disabled sports and have been a junior board committee member for over 10 years working with WASUSA. I have worked multiple competitive events for sports for the disabled. I volunteer locally and am always trying to find a sport for every child with a disability to participate.