Charles T Mehlman DO MPH

Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, Pediatric Orthopedics

Professor, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

3333 Burnet AveMl 2017Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone+1 513-636-4785
Fax+1 513-636-4786

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Education & Training

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthMasters of Public Health, Clinical Effectiveness and Outcomes Research, 1996 - 1998
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1995 - 1996
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in AthensResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1995
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron GeneralInternship, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1991
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in AthensClass of 1989

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Certifications & Licensure

OH State License 1990 - 2026
KY State License 1997 - 2013
AOA Board of Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Mentor Hall of Fame Inductee Ohio University, 2014
Medal of Merit Ohio University, 2012
Cincinnati Top Doctors Cincinnati Magazine, 2012

Clinical Trials

Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study on Current Treatments of Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lateral Pillar Predicts Success of Greater Trochanter Apophyseodesis in Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease.
William Campa, Mason Price, Junichi Tamai, Charles T Mehlman
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2026-06-23
Enhancing X-Ray Orders by Utilizing Proper Physical Examination and Applying Clinical Guidelines.
Samuel K Gerak, Charles T Mehlman
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2026-02-01
1 citations
Surgical Treatment of Infantile Shoulder Dislocation Following Brachial Plexus Birth Injury.
Tamara Al Muhtaseb, Stephanie Lamer, Allison Allgier, Melissa A Miller, Kevin J Little
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2025-09-01

Journal Articles

Use of botulinum toxin type A in the Management of neonatal brachial plexus palsy
Michaud LJ, Louden EJ, Lippert WC, Allgier AJ, Foad SL, Mehlman CT, PMR, 5/2/2014
Treatment of postoperative infection after posterior spinal fusion and instrumentation in a patient with neuromuscular scoliosis
Ghattas PJ, Mehlman CT, Eichten D, Am J Orthop, 2/1/2014
Cast saw noise does not reach occupational hazard levels
Post JM, Switzer KD, Brown DK, Meinzen-Derr J, Dively J, Dunkin BS, Mehlman CT, J Pediatr Orthop, 6/1/2013

Books/Book Chapters

Advanced Concepts in Surgical Research
Chapter: Conflict of Interest Reporting. Chapter 26
Page 168 - 172Guy Klein, Charles T. Mehlman, Michael StretanskiEditors: Mohit Bhandari and Bernd Robioneck.2012
Rockwood and Wilkins’ Fractures in Children
Chapter: Injuries to the Shafts of the Radius and Ulna. Chapter 10
Page 347 - 402Mehlman CT, Wall EJEditors: JH Beaty and JR Kasser.Lippincott Williams & WilkinsEdition 7th,2009
Skeletal Trauma in Children
Chapter: Fractures and Dislocations of the Foot and Ankle.
Mehlman CTEditors: Green & Swiontkowsk.WB Saunders/ElsevierEdition 4th,2009

Abstracts/Posters

Characteristics of Highly Successful Orthopaedic Surgeons: A Survey of Orthopaedic Chairs and Editors
Klein G, Hussain N, Sprague S, Mehlman CT, Dogbey G, Bhandari M, Can J Surg., 6/1/2013
Epidemiology of vascular complications in supracondylar humerus fractures in the United States. (Paper presentation)
Roehrich J, Mehlman CT, Ying J, Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Minneapolis, MN, 10/6/2012
Triplane/Tillaux fractures: how much gap or step is acceptable?
Choudhry IK, Crawford AH, Mehlman CT, Wall EJ, Eisman EA, Wilson LM, Poster presentation (#177) at the Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Minneapolis, MN, 10/6/2012

Lectures

Keynote Speaker, Pediatric Trauma Summit
Regions Hospital, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN - 11/1/2013
Moderator: Pediatric Polytrauma: Navigating Gator Country
Troy, MI - 9/11/2013
Moderator: The Difficult Pediatric Supracondylar Humeral Fracture
Troy, MI - 9/11/2013

Other

Court Ruling on the Americans With Disabilities Act and Residency Training
Ames SE, Mehlman CT, CORD Report (American Orthopaedic Association)
http://www.aoassn.org/media/162311/2012_november_the_cord_report.pdf
11/1/2012
Plica Syndrome.
Bigelow TL, Mehlman CT, eMedicine from WebMD
9/21/2010
Subacute Osteomyelitis (Brodie Abscess).
Khoshal K, Letts RM, eMedicine from WebMD
9/21/2010