UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct, 4th Floor Aurora, CO 80045Phone: 720-848-1900
Danielle Melton, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Board Certified
Clinical Interest for Patients
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.
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Scheduling Phone Number
720-848-0000
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
Phone: 720-848-0000 720-848-0000
Provider Information
Specialties
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2008,2018)
Conditions
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Bones, Joints and Muscles
Shoulder Injuries and Disorders , Leg Injuries and Disorders , Knee Injuries and Disorders , Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders
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Rehabilitation Therapy
Treatments and Services
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
Interests and Activities
Volunteer Activities
I serve in many organizations that seek to further research and care for patients with limb salvage and amputation.
Department
Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics, Member American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Member American Orthotics and Prosthetics, Member Association of Academic Physiatrists, Member
Research and Grants
Grants
Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Amputation Neuromas (2009)
“Modification of Electrical Pain Threshold by Voluntary Breathing-Controlled Electrical Stimulation (BreEStim) in Healthy Subjects (2010)
Well Being Initiative for Persons with Limb Loss to Develop BMI Calculator (2011)
Outcomes Following Severe Distal Tibia, Ankle and/or Foot Trauma (OUTLET) (2012)
The Experience of Viewing Self in Mirror after Amputation of a Limb (2013)
Transtibial Amputation Outcomes comparing Ertl (tibia-fibula synosthosis) with standard (TAOS) (2015)
Measuring the alignment of TOAS patients with Smart Pyramid on the prosthesis (ProFit) (2016)
Combined peripheral Breathing-controlled electrical stimulation (BreStim) and Central electrical stimulation for neuropathic pain management after traumatic amputation (2016)
Phantom Limb Pain Genetics Study (2016)
Breathing-controlled electrical stimulation for phantom pain management (2016)
Assessing Rehabilitation Outcomes after Severe Neuromusculoskeletal Injury: Development of Patient Reported Outcomes Assessment Instruments (2017)
Empowering Active Seniors with Energy EASE BiOM ankle (2017)
Mirror Tool Research Project #2: Validation of the mirror image comfort & acceptance scale (MICAS) for amputees: A tool to measure the experience of viewing self in the mirror (2017)
Cognitive Behavioral-Based Physical Therapy (2017)
Establishing Clinical Practice Guidelines for Limb Loss Measuring Function and Quality of Life with model system of care Amputation Medicine (2017)
Mirror Tool Research Project #1: Validation of the mirror image comfort & acceptance scale (MICAS) for veterans: A tool to measure the experience of viewing self in the mirror (2018)
Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) III (2018)
Measuring Symptom Clusters in People with Sudden-Onset Disabilities (2019)
A non-invasive intervention (Bre-EStim) for management of phantom limb pain (PLP) after traumatic amputation (2020)
Improving Functional Performance in Transfemoral Amputees by Somatosensory Augmentation (2022)
Research Interests for Patients
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.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, Baylor College of Medicine (2002)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Louisiana State University (LA) (1993)
Internships
Baylor College of Medicine Program (2003)
Residency Program
Baylor College of Medicine Program (2006)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-0000