Danielle Melton, MD
Visiting Associate Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical School:
Department: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- MD, Baylor College of Medicine (2002)
- BS, Louisiana State University (LA) (1993)
- Baylor College of Medicine Program (2003)
- Baylor College of Medicine Program, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2006)
Department: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Professional Titles
- Visiting Associate Professor - University of Colorado
- Adjunct Associate Professor - University of Texas Health Science Center
Recognition & Awards
-
America's Top Physicians, Consumer Research Council of America
(2018)
Awarded yearly 2010 - 2018
Research Interests
My research involves novel approaches to treating phantom limb pain and neuromas, limb salvage with Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) and innovations in prosthetic components. I was selected as the scientific chair for the NIH funded/ Mayo Clinic PI for the Limb Loss and Preservation Registry.
Publications
- Archer KR, Davidson CA, Alkhoury D, Vanston SW, Moore TL, Deluca A, Betz JF, Thompson RE, Obremskey WT, Slobogean GP, Melton DH, Wilken JM, Karunakar MA, Rivera JC, Mir HR, McKinley TO, Frey KP, Castillo RC, Wegener ST. Cognitive-Behavioral-Based Physical Therapy for Improving Recovery After Traumatic Orthopaedic Lower Extremity Injury (CBPT-Trauma). J Orthop Trauma. 2022 Jan 1;36(Suppl 1):S1-S7. PubMed PMID: 34924512
- Archer KR, Davidson CA, Alkhoury D, Vanston SW, Moore TL, Deluca A, Betz JF, Thompson RE, Obremskey WT, Slobogean GP, Melton DH, Wilken JM, Karunakar MA, Rivera JC, Mir HR, McKinley TO, Frey KP, Castillo RC, Wegener ST. Cognitive-Behavioral-Based Physical Therapy for Improving Recovery After Traumatic Orthopaedic Lower Extremity Injury (CBPT-Trauma). J Orthop Trauma. 2022 Jan 1;36(Suppl 1):S1-S7. PubMed PMID: 34924512
- Freysteinson W, Thomas L, Sebastian-Deutsch A, Douglas D, Melton D, Celia T, Reeves K, Bowyer P. A Study of the Amputee Experience of Viewing Self in the Mirror. Rehabil Nurs. 2017 Jan Feb;42(1):22-32. PubMed PMID: 26879100
- Melton, Danielle H. MD. Physiatrist Perspective on Upper-Limb Prosthetic Options: Using Practice Guidelines to Promote Patient Education in the Selection and the Prescription Process. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics 29(4S):p P40-P44, October 2017. | DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0000000000000157
- Bosse, Michael J. MD; Morshed, Saam MD, PhD; Reider, Lisa PhD; Ertl, William MD; Toledano, James MD; Firoozabadi, Reeza MD; Seymour, Rachel B. PhD; Carroll, Eben MD; Scharfstein, Daniel O. ScD; Steverson, Barbara RN, MHA; MacKenzie, Ellen J. PhD; METRC. Collaborator: Melton, Danielle H. MD. “Transtibial Amputation Outcomes Study (TAOS): Comparing Transtibial Amputation With and Without a Tibiofibular Synostosis (Ertl) Procedure." Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma: April 2017 - Volume 31 - Issue - p S63-S69. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000000791
- Cannada LK, Melton DH, Deren ME, Hayda RA, Harvey EJ. Dealing With Catastrophic Outcomes and Amputations in the Mangled Limb. J Orthop Trauma. 2015 Dec;29 Suppl 12:S39-42. PubMed PMID: 26584265
- Li S, Melton D. “Tactile, thermal, and electrical thresholds in patients with and without phantom limb pain after traumatic lower limb amputation.” J Pain Res. 2015;8:169-174 https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S77412
- Meier RH 3rd, Melton D. Ideal functional outcomes for amputation levels. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2014 Feb;25(1):199-212. PubMed PMID: 24287248
- Robert Meier, MD and Danielle H Melton, MD. Ideal Functional Outcomes for Amputation Levels. In: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. Elsevier. 2014. Pg. 199-212.
- Li S, Berliner JC, Melton DH, Li S. Modification of electrical pain threshold by voluntary breathing-controlled electrical stimulation (BreEStim) in healthy subjects. PLoS One. 2013;8(7):e70282. PubMed PMID: 23894632
- Li S, Melton DH, Berliner JC. Breathing-controlled electrical stimulation could modify the affective component of neuropathic pain after amputation: a case report. J Pain Res. 2012;5:71-5. PubMed PMID: 22536094
- O&P Business News. Article (October 2012). Joseph M. Czerniecki, MD et al. “The Effect of Rehabilitation in a Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit on Mobility Outcome After Dysvascular Lower Extremity Amputation.”
Professional Memberships
- Harris County Medical Society, Member
- Texas Medical Association, Member
- American Orthotics and Prosthetics, Member
- American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics, Member
- Association of Academic Physiatrists, Member
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Member
Practice Locations
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1900
Hospital Affiliation
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1900
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Introduction to Hyperbaric Medicine and Problem Wound Care Management Certification (Diversified Clinical Services), Specialized Training (2012)
- Certification in the Evaluation of Disability and Impairment Rating (American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians), Certificate (2011)
- Certified Engineer-in-Training, Certificate (1993)
- Rehabilitation Therapy
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip Injuries and Disorders
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee Injuries and Disorders
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Leg Injuries and Disorders
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
Clinical Interests
Dr. Melton specializes in the rehabilitation of Orthopedic Trauma with an emphasis on non-surgical management of patients with limb salvage and amputation encompassing pre-prosthetic or bracing management, prosthetic design and prescription, rehabilitation and pain management following patients long-term to provide comprehensive continuity of care.
Dr. Melton specializes in the rehabilitation of Orthopedic Trauma with an emphasis on non-surgical management of patients with limb salvage and amputation encompassing pre-prosthetic or bracing management, prosthetic design and prescription, rehabilitation and pain management following patients long-term to provide comprehensive continuity of care.
Volunteer Activities
I serve in many organizations that seek to further research and care for patients with limb salvage and amputation. I am the co-chair for the Limb Restoration Rehabilitation Group of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and am on the advisory board for BCM Orthotics and Prosthetics program. I also serve on the Scientific Medical Advisory Committee of the Amputee Coalition championing Medicare Physician Documentation, and have served on multiple Limb Loss Prevention Task Forces to create Amputee Model Systems. I also serve on the board for Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Program as Amputee Director providing under and non-resourced patients with limb loss much needed equipment, prosthetics, and therapy.
I serve in many organizations that seek to further research and care for patients with limb salvage and amputation. I am the co-chair for the Limb Restoration Rehabilitation Group of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and am on the advisory board for BCM Orthotics and Prosthetics program. I also serve on the Scientific Medical Advisory Committee of the Amputee Coalition championing Medicare Physician Documentation, and have served on multiple Limb Loss Prevention Task Forces to create Amputee Model Systems. I also serve on the board for Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Program as Amputee Director providing under and non-resourced patients with limb loss much needed equipment, prosthetics, and therapy.
General Information
Medical Schools:
- MD, Baylor College of Medicine (2002)
Undergraduate Schools:
- BS, Louisiana State University (LA) (1993)
Internships:
- Baylor College of Medicine Program (2003)
Residency Programs:
- Baylor College of Medicine Program, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2006)
Department: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation