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Franklin Chang, MD
Medical Director, Center for Gait and Movement Analysis
CMN/Helppi Family Chair in Orthopedic Movement Analysis
- Specialties:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Conditions:
- Neuromuscular Diseases, Movement Disorders, Cerebral Palsy
Meet Franklin Chang, MD
Whether they need surgical or non-surgical care, I strive to help children with chronic disabilities be the best they can be. I also believe that adaptive sports can make a big difference in the lives of children with disabilities."If we could have some impact to improve [a child's] performance, it's very gratifying."
- Dr. Frank Chang
Get to know his background
I've dedicated my career to helping maximize the function of children with chronic disabilities. I specialize in treating children with bone or muscular deformities that result from brain or spinal injuries or conditions. I spend the majority of my time treating children with cerebral palsy. Our goal is to maximize function and comfort for all children with cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular conditions. I also treat osteogenesis imperfecta, gait abnormalities, and other common pediatric orthopedic conditions.
Medical Education 1975
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency 1980
SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital
Fellowship 1981
Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
Lifetime Achievement Award 2006
Children's Miracle Network
Everyday Hero 2007
Channel 7
Colorado Rockies Award for 2007
Rockies Award for Community Service in the Disabled Community
Colorado Rockies Baseball team
Katheleen Lyle Murray Award 2008
Selected for impact on society through my humanitarian efforts to enhance the lives of persons with severe multiple disabilities
American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
James Strain Award 2012
Selected for demonstrating the ideals of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Children's Hospital Colorado medical staff
My research focuses on outcomes for procedures to improve gait abnormalities of children with cerebral palsy (CP), development and treatment of hip dysplasia in children with CP, the benefits of adaptive sports on children with chronic disabilities, and treatment that can improve the orthopedic function of children with CP.
Medical Director, Center for Gait and Movement Analysis
CMN/Helppi Family Chair in Orthopedic Movement Analysis
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