MelissaGormanMD

Orthopedic Trauma

Assistant Professor, Orthopedics, University of Colorado

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Dr. Melissa Gorman is an orthopedic surgeon in Aurora, CO and is affiliated with University of Colorado Hospital. She received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and has been in practice 12 years. She specializes in orthopedic trauma and is experienced in hand and wrist traumatology, shoulder and elbow traumatology, foot and ankle traumatology, hip and knee traumatology, and orthopaedic traumatology.

OrthoIndyFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2009 - 2010
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004 - 2009
Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2004
University of Notre DameBS, Science Pre-Professional Studies, Spanish, Magna Cum Laude, 2000

Excellence In Medical School Teaching Award Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 2018
Extraordinary Service Award University of Colorado Hospital, 2016
Recipient Linley O’Hayes Memorial Medical School Merit Scholarship, 2000-2004
2003 Recipient Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Society, 2003
Scholar for academic performance and community service Notre Dame, 1996
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PubMed

Clinical practice guidelines for antimicrobial-loaded cements and beads in orthopedic trauma and arthroplasty.
Aaron B Epperson, Mohamed E Awad, Melissa Gorman, Kristin Loker, Nicholas A Alfonso
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. 2024-11-25
2 citations
Conservative Management of Jones Fractures with Immediate Weight-Bearing in a Walking Boot Demonstrates Healing
Nicole Look, Colin R. Reisenauer, Melissa A. Gorman
Foot. 2021-10-18

Books/Book Chapters

Contemporary Surgical Management of Fractures and Complications
Chapter: Patella Fractures
Gorman, M.A., MD, Krause P.C, MD and Wax, B.L. MD.Editors: Drs. Ilyas and Rehman.
Surgical Decision Making
Chapter: Pelvic Fractures”
Stoneback, J.W, MD, Gorman, M.A, MD.Editors: McIntyre and Schulick.SwitzerlandEdition 6th,2019
Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Trauma Patient
Chapter: Femur Fractures
Gorman, M.A. MD, and Teague D.C.Editors: Smith and Stahel Publications.2014

Colorado School of Mines Student Returns to Wrestling Team After Car Accident Forced Devastating Leg AmputationMarch 14th, 2024

Faculty Senator, CU Faculty Senate 2016 - Present
Member, University of Colorado Hospital Trauma Committee
Member, University of Colorado Hospital Trauma Program Operational Process Performance Committee
Member, University of Colorado Hospital Trauma Process Improvement and Patient Safety Committee
Member, Docline Steering Committee
Member, Surgical Hat Task Force Committee
Member, Residency Program Clinical Competency Committee
Member, Emergency Department/Department of Orthopedics Consult Data Committee

Combining Testosterone Therapy and Exercise to Improve Function Post Hip FractureCo-Investigator2018 - Present
Effect of Marijuana On Long Bone Fracture Healing2018 - Present
Conservative Management of Jones’ Fractures with Immediate Weight Bearing in a Walking Boot: A retrospective study;Principal Investigator2018 - Present
Outcomes of Conservatively Managed Pelvic Ring Injuries2009 - 2009
The Use of BMP-2 in a Series of Fracture Non-Unions2008 - 2009
Reliability of the New Modified Lateral Pillar Classification in Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease2007 - 2007
Acromioclavicular Joint Screw Reconstruction with Subsequent Migration to the Lateral Chest Wall: A Case Study and Review of the Literature2006 - 2006
Trial to Evaluate Ultrasound in the Treatment of Tibia Fractures:Site Principal Investigator for TRUST trial: CLARITY, Methods Center, and Smith & Nephew, Inc.