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1927 N Webb RdWichita, KS 67206
Phone+1 316-630-9300
Fax+1 316-683-8787
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Summary
- Dr. J Melhorn is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Wichita, KS, specializing in hand surgery. He completed his medical degree in 1979 and his residency in orthopaedic surgery in 1985, both at the University of Kansas. His professional expertise includes upper extremity injuries, nerve entrapment syndromes, hand and wrist surgery, upper extremity functional reconstruction, and traumatology. He has contributed to multiple publications focused on orthopaedic impairment evaluations and pain management, with some of his work being cited by other publications.
Education & Training
University of Kansas (Wichita)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1980 - 1985
University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 1979
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1985 - Present
KS State Medical License 1981 - 2025
CO State Medical License 1984 - 1997
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Comparative Analysis of Spine and Pelvis Impairment Rating Using theSixth Edition 2024 vs. 2008: Impact on Stakeholders.J Mark Melhorn, Barry Gelinas, Douglas W Martin, Kurt T Hegmann, Matthew S Thiese
Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2025-03-12 - 1 citationsComparative Analysis of Upper Limb Impairment Rating Processes in the American Medical Association Guides Sixth Edition 2024 Versus 2008: Impact on Stakeholders.J Mark Melhorn, Barry Gelinas, Douglas W Martin, Kurt T Hegmann, Matthew S Thiese
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 2024-10-01 - 1 citationsAdvancements in AMA Guides Musculoskeletal Impairment Evaluations: Improved Reliability and Ease of Use.J Mark Melhorn, Barry Gelinas, Douglas W Martin, Kurt T Hegmann, Matthew S Thiese
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 2024-09-01
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