CURRICULUM VITAE
FRANK M. CHANG, M.D.
1. Biographical Sketch
Professor, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, 1997- Present
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Department of Pediatrics
Director, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Children’s Hospital, Denver, Colorado, 1981-present
Medical Director, Center for Gait and Movement Analysis (CGMA), 1999-Present
Children’s Miracle Network / Helppie Family Chair in Orthopaedic Movement Analysis, 2005 - Present
Professional Address:
The Children’s Hospital
13123 East 16th Ave. B060
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-6900
720-777-7268 fax
2. Education
1966-1971 Bachelor of Science, Biology
California State University, Chico, California
1971-1975 Doctor of Medicine
St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
1975-1976 General Surgery Internship
St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
1976-1980 Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
1980-1981 Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship
Alfred I. duPont Institute, Wilmington, Delaware
3. Academic Appointments
1981-1986 Assistant Clinical Instructor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of
Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, Colorado
1986-1997 Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of
Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, Colorado
1997-2009 Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado
at Denver School of Medicine, Denver (Aurora), Colorado
1998-2009 Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado at Denver
School of Medicine, Denver (Aurora), Colorado
1998-2009 Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of
Colorado at Denver School of Medicine, Denver (Aurora), Colorado
2009-present Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado
at Denver School of Medicine, Denver (Aurora), Colorado
2009-present Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado at Denver
School of Medicine, Denver (Aurora), Colorado
2009-present Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of
Colorado at Denver School of Medicine, Denver (Aurora), Colorado
4. Other Professional Positions
1988-1990 Board Member, Board of Directors, Children's Health Care Association, Denver, Colorado
1997-2000 Member, Board of Directors, Pediatric Physicians and Surgeons Network
Community Hospital Affiliations
1981-present Attending Physician, Department of Orthopaedics, VA Hospital, Denver, Colorado
1981-2008 Courtesy Staff, Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center, Denver, Colorado
1981-present Courtesy Staff, Saint Joseph's Hospital, Denver, Colorado
1981-present Provisional Staff, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
1981-2006 Courtesy Staff, Rose Medical Center, Englewood, Colorado
1981-2003 Courtesy Staff, Swedish Hospital, Englewood, Colorado
1981-2000 Courtesy Staff, Porter Memorial Hospital, Denver, Colorado
1990-2003 Courtesy Staff, Littleton Hospital, Littleton, Colorado
5. Honors, Special Recognitions and Awards
1992 Children's Choice Award, The Children's Hospital, Denver, Colorado
1995 Volunteer Handicapped Ski Instructor of the Month, National Ski Center for the
Disabled, Winter Park, Colorado
1997 Outstanding Service Award, Board of Directors and Medical Staff, The Children’s Hospital
1998 15 Year Volunteer Disabled Ski Instructor Achievement Award, National Ski Center for the
Disabled, Winter Park, Colorado
2002 United Airlines “Everyday Hero”, Awarded at 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City, Utah
2003 Inducted to National Disabled Ski Hall of Fame, National Ski Hall of Fame and Museum, Vail, Colorado
2005 Inaugural Chairholder Endowed Chair: Children’s Miracle Network / Helppie Family Chair in Orthopaedic Movement Analysis
2006 Children’s Miracle Network Achievement Award, presented at Disney World, Orlando, Florida
2006 Channel 7 “Everyday Hero” Award
2007 Rockies Award for Community Service in the Disabled Community, Colorado Rockies Foundation, Presented on Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
2008 25th Annual Cathleen Lyle Murray Award selected for impact on society through my humanitarian efforts to enhance the lives of persons with severe multiple disabilities. Presented by the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine at the 62nd annual meeting, Atlanta, Georgia
2012 James E Strain Award selected for a practitioner who exemplifies the ideals of the American Academy of Pediatrics and its advocacy for child health. Presented by the Children’s Colorado Medical Staff at the 2012 Annual Children’s Colorado Medical Staff Dinner and Reception, Aurora, Colorado
6. Membership in Professional Organizations
1982-present Denver Medical Society
1982-present Colorado Medical Society
1985-present American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
1986-present Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
1986-present Western Orthopaedic Association
1987-present Colorado Orthopaedic Society
1994-present American Academy of Pediatrics Orthopaedic Section
1995-present American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
1998-present North American Society of Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis
7. Major Committee and Service Responsibilities
Community Service
1982-present National Sports Center for the Disabled, Winter Park, Colorado
Volunteer Disabled Ski Instructor
1982-present Handicapped Children's Program, Colorado State Department of Health
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon for regional charity outreach clinics
1984-2000 Adam's Camp (multi-disciplinary camp for disabled children), Denver, Colorado
Board Member and Medical Advisor
1985-present The Children's Hospital Disabled Sports Program, Denver, Colorado
Medical Director
1987-present Friends of the Children's Hospital Handicapped Ski Program
Charter Member and Medical Advisor.
1987-1997 United States Freestyle Olympic Ski Team
Team Physician
Lectures to Community Hospitals/Practices
1986 Congenital Hip Dysplasia. Swedish/Porter Orthopaedic Section Meeting, Porter Hospital. Denver, Colorado. March 21
1989 Common Orthopaedic Problems in Newborns. Rose Hospital Pediatric Staff Physicians, Rose Hospital. Denver, Colorado. May 9
1991 Recognizing Pediatric Bone and Joint Infections in Children: The "Acute Hip" 1991. St. Joseph's Medical Staff Pediatric Update, Department of Family Practice, St. Joseph's Hospital. Denver, Colorado. May 9
1992 Femur Fractures in Children. Course to Fort Collins Orthopaedic Surgeons. Fort Collins, Colorado. April 22
1994 Primary Care Approach to Fractures and Injuries in Children. Presented to Medical Staff of Murray Caplan's Pediatric Practice. Englewood, Colorado. August
1996 Sports Injuries in the Disabled Athlete. Orthopaedic Conference, Porter Hospital Medical Staff, Porter Hospital. Denver, Colorado. May 24
2000 It’s Only A Game. Department of Pediatrics Meeting, Lutheran Medical Center. Denver, Colorado. September 12
Community Educational Lectures
1987 Orthopaedic Management and Scoliosis, in Children with Spina Bifida. Spina Bifida Parent Group, The
Children's Hospital. Denver, Colorado. April 9
1990 Down’s Syndrome, Orthopaedic Perspectives. Presented to Mile High Down’s Syndrome Association. Denver, Colorado. June 19
1995 The Disabled Athlete: We Can Make a Difference. Children’s Hospital Disabled Ski Program Instructor Orientation. Children’s Hospital. Denver, Colorado. November
1998 Physical Disabilities. Presentation for Staff of National Sports Center for the Disabled. Winter Park, Colorado. November 7
1999 It’s Only A Game. Colorado Parent Lecture Series, Shwayder Theatre, Mizel Arts Center at the Jewish Community Center. Denver, Colorado. April 21
2000 Ask the Doctor. Phone Triage line sponsored by KCNC-TV, July 27
2003 Orthopaedic Aspects of Down’s Syndrome. Presentation to Mile High Down’s Syndrome Association. Denver, Colorado. March 26
2005 It’s Only a Game, Sports Injuries in Children. 21st Annual Community and School Health Pediatric Conference. Denver, Colorado. June 17
University Committees
2006-present Promotions Committee, University of Colorado at Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
Member
The Children’s Hospital Committees
1984-1985 Oncology Interdisciplinary Task Force
Member
1986-1989 The Children's Hospital Medical Board
Board Member
1986-1991 Blood Utilization Committee
Member
1986-1992 Medical Education Committee
Member
1991-present Tone Management Team
Member
1992-1994 Nominating Committee for The Children's Hospital Medical Board
Member
1992-1996 The Children's Hospital Medical Board
Board Member
1998-2000 The Children's Hospital Medical Board
Secretary/Treasurer
1998-2000 Professional Affairs Committee, The Children's Board of Directors
Member
1998-2000 Executive Committee, The Children's Hospital Medical Board
Member
2001 Clinical Content Website Committee
Member
2003-present Physicians Advisory Council, Epic Care Project
Member
Regional and National Professional Organization Committees
1987-1991 Western Orthopaedic Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter, Denver, Colorado
Secretary
1997-1999 Western Orthopaedic Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter, Denver, Colorado
President
2002-present Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society.
President (2009-2011)
President Elect (2008-2009)
Co Chairman, Reimbursement Committee (2002-2004)
Chairman, Reimbursement Committee (2004-2008)
Member, Executive Committee (2002-present)
2003-present American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
Member, Committee Adaptive Sports and Therapeutic Recreation
8. Licensure and Board Certification
Colorado State Board Certification: 1981-present
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons: 1984-present
Wyoming State Board Certification: 1994-present
9. Review and Referee Work
2007-present Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, scientific program reviewer
10. Invited Lectures & Presentations
International
1987 Hospital del nino, Villahermosa, Mexico, June 7-June 14
Visiting professor rounding with staff, didactic lectures and surgical demonstrations
1987 Annual Meeting Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Toronto, Canada, May l7-20
Podium Presentation, “Controversies of Use and Abuse of Allograft in Children.”
2005 Annual Meeting Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Ottawa, Canada. May 11-15
Podium Presentation, “Evidence for the Efficacy of Gait Analysis in Surgical Decision Making for Children with Cerebral Palsy”
2006 1st Joint ESMAC and GCMAS Meeting, Amsterdam, the Netherlands September 28-30 Presented Point/Counter Point: “Measurement of EMG signals during common gait analysis is not useful to inform the clinical decision making process.”
2009 Schneider’s Children’s Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel, March 26-27, 2009
Visiting professor and guest lecturer Symposium/Conference “Sports and the Disabled Child”
1. “The Disabled Athlete”
2. “Making a Difference Throughout the Lifespan with Adaptive Sports”
2009 International Symposium for Cerebral Palsy, Boi Cerebral Palsy Center, Suzhou, PR China, October 16-23
Visiting professor and guest lecturer Symposium/Conference “Cerebral Palsy”
1. “When or Why Do We Need Surgical and Non surgical treatment in CP? “
2. “Surgical Treatment for Children with Cerebral Palsy“
3. “Evaluation and Treatment of Neuromuscular Hip Dysplasia“
4. “Gait Analysis, Analyzing Pathologic Gait with and Without Instrumentation“
5. “Making a Difference Throughout the Lifespan with Adaptive Sports”
6. Clinical Evaluation of the Child with Cerebral Palsy Demonstration
7. Case Presentations: Evaluation, discussion, and recommendations
8. Cerebral Palsy Clinic, evaluate patients, discuss recommendations with staff and parents
2009 Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China.
Visiting Professor 25-26 October 2009
1. Discuss gait technology and clinical application with physicians and technical staff.
2. Discuss cases and general treatment principles with Orthopaedic surgery attending staff and residents
National
1983 Treatment of Congenital Hip Dysplasia. Missouri State Orthopaedic Association. St. Louis, Missouri. October 7
1985 Pediatric Fractures of the Tibial Shaft and Ankle. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Course: Children's
Hip, Knee, and Foot. Keystone, Colorado. March 25-29
1985 Evaluation of the Child with a Bone Tumor. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Course: Children's Hip,
Knee, and Foot. Keystone, Colorado. March 25-29
1987 Gait Analysis and Intoeing. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Instructional Course Lectures, 54th Meeting American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. San Francisco, California. January 25
1987 Conservative Treatment of Flexible Flatfoot Deformity. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Instructional Course Lectures, 54th Meeting American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. San Francisco, California. January 26
1988 The Child’s Foot: Common Orthopaedic Problems. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Instructional Course Lectures, 55th Meeting American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Atlanta, Georgia. February 4-9
1988 Controversies in Bone Tumor Surgery in Children. Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Symposium: Controversies in Pediatric Orthopaedics. Denver, Colorado. May 2
1989 Allograft Bone in Children. Symposium on Current Trends in Bone and Soft Tissue Grafting. Denver, Colorado. September 23-24
1991 Management of Femoral Shaft Fractures in Children. Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America: Specialty Day of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 58th Annual Meeting. Anaheim, California. March 10
1991 Visiting Professor. Pediatric Bone and Joint Infections & Treatment of Congenital Hip Dysplasia. Review of Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Pathology. Omaha, Nebraska. June 1-4
1992 Medical Implications for the Disabled Pediatric Athlete. American Physical Therapy Association Annual Meeting. Denver, Colorado. June 16
1995 The Special Athlete. Pediatric Society of North America Specialty Day, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida. February 19
1997 Disabled Sports Programs for The Limb Deficient Child. Shriner’s Hospital Symposium on The Limb Deficient Child. The Dallas Scottish Rite Hospital. Dallas, Texas. April 14 -15
1997 Symposium keynote speaker. Competitive Sports and the Athlete With A Disability. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Denver, Colorado. May 28-31
1997 Visiting Professor. The Disabled Athlete. Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children’s Hospital. Boston, Massachusetts. June 18
2001 Gait Analysis and Intoeing. Annual American Academy of Pediatrics Conference, The Children's Hospital. Denver, Colorado. May 4
2004 Symposium on Strategies for Gait Laboratory Reimbursement 2004. Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting. Lexington, Kentucky. April
2005 Reimbursement Seminar for Motion Analysis Laboratories 2005. Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting. Portland, Oregon. April
2008 Keynote Speaker. The Disabled Athlete. Annual Meeting of the Society of Pediatric Nurses. Denver, Colorado. April 4
2008 Making a Difference: Treatment Throughout the Life Span, The Disabled Athlete. American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, 62nd Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia. September 20.
2009 Comparing the Effectiveness of an Anesthetic Continuous-Infusion Device to Oral Analgesia in Orthopaedic Postoperative Pain Control of Children with Cerebral Palsy. Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Annual Meeting. Boston, Massachusetts. May 2
2012 Outcomes of Varus Derotational Osteotomies for Neuromuscular Hip Dysplasia in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Predictors for Re-subluxation. Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Annual Meeting. Denver, Colorado. May 17
Regional
1981 The Causes of Treatment Failure in Patients with Congenital Dislocation of the Hip Before Walking Age. Spring Seminar, Alfred I. DuPont Institute. Wilmington, Delaware. May
1982 Common Foot Problems in Children. Annual Symposium of Children's Orthopaedics, Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center. Denver, Colorado. February 17
1982 Congenital Hip Dysplasia & Common Lower Extremity Injuries. Primary Care Children's Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Aspen, Colorado. August 13-17
1983 Traumatic Fracture Dislocation of Hips in Children. Annual Symposium of Children's Orthopaedics, Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center. Denver, Colorado. February 2-4
1983 Leg and Foot Deformities, Lower Extremity Injuries & Pediatric Orthopaedic Infections. Primary Care Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Aspen, Colorado. August 10-13
1984 Angular and Torsional Deformities of the Lower Extremities & Early Treatment of CDH. Annual Symposium of Children's Orthopaedics, Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center. Denver, Colorado. January 18
1984 Common Pediatric Orthopaedic Problems. Course for American Academy of Physicians Assistants. Denver, Colorado. April 30
1984 The Childhood Athlete & Clubfoot: Rigid Flatfoot. Primary Care Children's Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Aspen, Colorado. August 9-10
1985 Spinal Deformities in Children & Upper and Lower Extremity Deformities in Children. Annual Symposium of Children's Orthopaedics, Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center. Denver, Colorado. May 14
1985 Spinal Conditions in Children & Major Deformities of the Foot. Primary Care Children's Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Aspen, Colorado. August 8-10
1986 Complications in Treatment of Neuromuscular Lower Extremity Deformities. Annual Symposium Children's Orthopaedics, Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center. Denver, Colorado. January 15-17
1986 Bone Grafting for Benign Bone Lesions in Children. Symposium on Bone Transplants. Denver, Colorado. May 3
1986 The Limping Child. Primary Care Children's Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Aspen, Colorado. August 7-12
1987 Approach to Pediatric Bone Tumors. Annual Symposium of Children's Orthopaedics, Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center. Denver, Colorado. February 25-27
1987 Discussion of Unknown Pathologic Cases. Combined Rocky Mountain Chapter, Western Orthopaedic Association & Mid-Central Orthopaedic Society. Colorado Springs, Colorado. May 28-30
1988 Leg and Foot Deformities, Common Orthopaedic Problems in Children & The Limping Child. Pediatric Ski Conference. Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Copper Mountain, Colorado. January 31-February 7