HeathMeluginMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Rochester, MN

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellow - The Steadman Clinic

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Office
200 1st St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905
Phone+1 507-284-2511
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Education & Training

Steadman Philippon Research InstituteFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2021 - 2022
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2016 - 2021
University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 2016

Certifications & Licensure

MO State Medical License 2022 - 2025
CO State Medical License 2020 - 2023
MN State Medical License 2017 - 2022

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Increased Posterior Tibial Slope Increases Force on the Posterior Medial Meniscus Root.
Heath P Melugin, Justin R Brown, Justin F M Hollenbeck, Bradley W Fossum, Ryan J Whalen, Phob Ganokroj, Capt Matthew T Provencher> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023 Oct 1
The revision hip arthroscopy complex: capsular deficiency, labral deficiency, femoral over-resection and adhesions can result in good survivorship with revision hip ar...
Comfort, S., Shelton, T., Day, H., Ruzbarsky, J., Dornan, G., Melugin, H., Philippon, M.> ;Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery. 2023 Sep 9
Meniscotibial Ligament Insufficiency Increases Force on the Posterior Medial Meniscus Root.
Heath P Melugin, Justin R Brown, Justin F M Hollenbeck, Bradley W Fossum, Ryan J Whalen, Phob Ganokroj, Armando F Vidal, Matthew T Provencher> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023 Nov 1
4 citations
Progression of Osteoarthritis at Long-term Follow-up in Patients Treated for Symptomatic Femoroacetabular Impingement With Hip Arthroscopy Compared With Nonsurgically ...
Martin Husen, Devin P Leland, Heath P Melugin, Keshav Poudel, Mario Hevesi, Bruce A Levy, Aaron J Krych> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023 Sep 1
1 citations
Use of Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Anterior Shoulder Instability: Possible Effect on Surgical Management.
Michael J Foster, Jared A Hanson, Grant J Dornan, Justin J Ernat, Dylan R Rakowski, Heath P Melugin, Matthew L Vopat, Matthew T Provencher, Peter J Millett> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023 May 1
3 citations
Direct measurement of three-dimensional forces at the medial meniscal root: A validation study.
Justin R Brown, Justin F M Hollenbeck, Bradley W Fossum, Heath Melugin, Scott Tashman, Armando F Vidal, Matthew T Provencher> ;Journal of Biomechanics. 2023 Feb 1
1 citations
Arthroscopic Core Decompression for Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head Using Multiple Small-Diameter Tunnels.
Hannah K Day, Trevor J Shelton, Spencer M Comfort, Heath P Melugin, Joan C Rutledge, Joseph J Ruzbarsky, Marc J Philippon> ;Arthroscopy Techniques. 2022 Nov 1
3 citations
Risk factors for long-term hip osteoarthritis in patients with hip dysplasia without surgical intervention.
Heath P Melugin, Rena F Hale, Dustin R Lee, Matthew D LaPrade, Kelechi R Okoroha, Rafael J Sierra, Robert T Trousdale, Bruce A Levy, Aaron J Krych> ;Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery. 2022 Jan 1
3 citations
Non-operative Management of Anterior Shoulder Instability Can Result in High Rates of Recurrent Instability and Pain at Long-term Follow-up
Kira D. Novakofski, Heath P. Melugin, Devin P. Leland, Christopher D. Bernard, Aaron J. Krych, Christopher L. Camp> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2021 Aug 25
4 citations
Sex differences in the prevalence of radiographic findings of structural hip deformities in patients with symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement.
Jun Zhou, Heath P Melugin, Rena F Hale, Bryant M Song, Kelechi R Okoroha, Bruce A Levy, Aaron J Krych> ;Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery. 2021 Aug 1
12 citations
Incidence of Hip Dysplasia Diagnosis in Young Patients With Hip Pain: A Geographic Population Cohort Analysis.
Matthew D. LaPrade, Heath P. Melugin, Rena F. Hale, Devin P. Leland, Christopher D. Bernard, Rafael J. Sierra, Robert T. Trousdale, Bruce A. Levy, Aaron J. Krych> ;Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021 Mar 5
7 citations
The Evidence Behind Weighted Ball Throwing Programs for the Baseball Player: Do They Work and Are They Safe?
Heath P. Melugin, Annie Smart, Martijn Verhoeven, Joshua S. Dines, Christopher L. Camp> ;Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2021 Jan 6
50 citations
Incidence of Femoroacetabular Impingement and Surgical Management Trends Over Time
Rena F. Hale, Heath P. Melugin, Jun Zhou, Matthew D. LaPrade, Christopher D. Bernard, Devin P. Leland, Bruce A. Levy, Aaron J. Krych> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021 Jan 1
16 citations
Risk Factors for Long-term Hip Osteoarthritis in Patients With Femoroacetabular Impingement Without Surgical Intervention.
Heath P. Melugin, Rena F. Hale, Jun Zhou, Matthew D. LaPrade, Christopher D. Bernard, Devin P. Leland, Bruce A. Levy, Aaron J. Krych> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2020 Aug 21
Is Treatment of Segond Fracture Necessary With Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction? Response.
Aaron J Krych, Heath P Melugin, Isabella T Wu, Bruce A Levy, Michael J Stuart, Johnson, N.> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2018 Apr 1
5 citations
Is Treatment of Segond Fracture Necessary With Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction? Response.
Aaron J Krych, Heath P Melugin, Isabella T Wu, Bruce A Levy, Michael J Stuart, Johnson, N.> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2018 Apr 1
4 citations
Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee: Short-Term Outcomes of a Hybrid Technique to Restore a Partially Salvageable Progeny Fragment.
Heath P. Melugin, Vishal S. Desai, Bruce A. Levy, Yoshinari Tanaka, Shuji Horibe, Norimasa Nakamura, Aaron J. Krych> ;Cartilage. 2020 Jul 1
7 citations
Posterior Cruciate Ligament All-Inside Reconstruction.
R. Kyle Martin, Heath P. Melugin, Benjamin Freychet, Aaron J. Krych, Michael J. Stuart, Bruce A. Levy> ;Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review. 2020 Mar 1
6 citations
Prospective Outcomes of Cryopreserved Osteochondral Allograft for Patellofemoral Cartilage Defects at Minimum 2-Year Follow-up.
Heath P. Melugin, Taylor J. Ridley, Christopher D. Bernard, Dillen Wischmeier, Jack Farr, Michael J. Stuart, Jeffrey A. Macalena, Aaron J. Krych> ;Cartilage. 2020 Feb 10
21 citations
The Prevalence of Radiographic Findings of Structural Hip Deformities for Femoroacetabular Impingement in Patients With Hip Pain
Jun Zhou, Heath P. Melugin, Rena F. Hale, Devin P. Leland, Christopher D. Bernard, Bruce A. Levy, Aaron J. Krych> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2020 Jan 10
Initial Response of Mature, Experienced Runners to Barefoot Running: Transition to Forefoot Strike.
Scott Mullen, E. Bruce Toby, Damon E. Mar, Megan Bechtold, Bryan G. Vopat, Heath Melugin, Terence E. McIff> ;Kansas Journal of Medicine. 2019 Nov 25
12 citations
Bipolar Cartilage Lesions of the Knee: A Systematic Review of Techniques, Outcomes, and Complications:
Heath P. Melugin, Christopher D. Bernard, Christopher L. Camp, Daniel B.F. Saris, Aaron J. Krych> ;Cartilage. 2019 Jun 16
8 citations
Tibial Plateau Cartilage Lesions: A Systematic Review of Techniques, Outcomes, and Complications.
Heath P. Melugin, Christopher D. Bernard, Christopher L. Camp, Michael J. Stuart, Daniel B.F. Saris, Norimasa Nakamura, Aaron J. Krych> ;Cartilage. 2019 Jun 16
23 citations
Epidemiology of injuries in ice hockey
Gregory R. Anderson, Heath P. Melugin, Michael J. Stuart> ;Sports Health. 2019 Jun 3
4 citations
A Clinician’s Guide to Analysis of the Pitching Motion
Daniel J. Christoffer, Heath P. Melugin, Chad E. Cherny> ;Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2019 Jun 1
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Hospital Affiliations

Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, Missouri