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Frank Chang, MD

Medical Director, Center for Gait and Movement Analysis
CMN/Helppi Family Chair in Orthopedic Movement Analysis

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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The Orthopedics Institute

720-777-6600

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My care philosophy

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.

Get to know Frank Chang, MD

Departments and Programs

Orthopedics

Conditions Treated

Neuromuscular Diseases
Movement Disorders
Cerebral Palsy

Languages spoken

Mandarin
English

Experience and 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.

Undergraduate 1971

California State University - Chico (CA)

Medical School 1975

Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Internship 1976

Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program

Residency 1980

Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program, Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship 1981

Alfred I Dupont Institute, Pediatric Orthopedics

Website: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/myncbi/collections/public/1Z_vdWowlJxGyXo7nk2P7dfAb/

For Patients:
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.

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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

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