University of Colorado Limb Restoration Program
The University of Colorado Limb Restoration Program is a one-of-a-kind medical specialty group based in Colorado, USA that provides comprehensive orthopedic, vascular, wound, and rehabilitative care to serve a growing number of patients with complex extremity injuries. Our program is the first of its kind to deliver holistic, patient-centered care to people living with limb loss or who are at risk of losing a limb.
The interdisciplinary collaboration of more than 20 expert specialists combined with state-of-the-art treatment options allows our team to diagnose and treat the most challenging cases. We offer innovative treatment options to help avoid amputation where possible and to restore function and quality of life.
Conditions We Treat
- Bone Malunions and Nonunions
- Limbs needing Amputation
- Osseointegration Surgery in Amputees
- Bone or Limb Deformities
- Congenital Bone and Limb Conditions
- Limbs of Different Lengths
- Limb Difference
- Genu Varum
- Genu Valgus
- Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
- Osteomyelitis
- Skeletal Dysplasias
- Chronic Wounds and Wounds Requiring Free Flap Coverage
- Peripheral Nerve/Brachial Plexus Surgery
- Vascular Diseases Putting Extremities at Risk
- Severe Traumatic Injuries
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Stature Correction
- Bone Transport Surgery
If you are experiencing one of the conditions above or another that affects your limbs or has caused you limb loss, please contact our Limb Restoration Nurse Navigator to discuss your health.
Why Choose the University of Colorado Limb Restoration Program?
Unmatched, multidisciplinary care team
Since its creation in 2015, the University of Colorado Limb Restoration Program has been unique in its comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach. With the dedicated attention of our Nurse Navigator to facilitate communication and timely treatment, the CU Limb Restoration Program can combine the talents of many specialists and sub-specialists located at the UCHealth Anschutz Campus. This includes doctors from more than 10 specialties, advanced practice practitioners, a social worker, administrative support, and more. Our team meets every week to review and consult on all our cases, ensuring the best treatment plan for each patient. But the most important member of your limb restoration healthcare team is you. After you leave our campus in Colorado, we continue to communicate and collaborate with you and your local care team to ensure your safe transition back to your community.
Our team includes specialists in the fields of:
- Orthopedics
- Wound Care
- Plastic Surgery
- Foot & Ankle Care
- Interventional Radiology
- Endocrinology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Infectious Disease
- Gait Analysis
- Vascular Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Oncology
Patient Reviews
Dr. Jason W. Stoneback, Director of the Limb Restoration Program, specializes in the treatment of simple and complex fractures, non-unions, malunions, osteomyelitis, orthopedic infections, limb-length discrepancies, deformity correction, post-traumatic limb salvage and novel osseointegration surgery in amputees. Dr. Stoneback was one of the first orthopedic surgeons to offer osseointegration surgery in the United States and is widely considered to be one of the best American osseointegration surgeons. He strongly believes in the connection between form and function and strives to provide patients with real options – often when all other choices have been exhausted.
Learn more about Dr. Stoneback’s clinical and research work by clicking here
Clinic Location - Telehealth available across the country
Our clinic is located in UCHealth’s Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado, but we offer telehealth in many states across the United States. Dr. Jason Stoneback is licensed in Wyoming and Colorado, and Dr. Danielle Melton is licensed in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. After your treatment in Colorado, we will be able to follow up with you every step of the way.
Practice Location
CU Limb Restoration Program - University of Colorado Hospital
1635 Aurora Court Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 4th floor,Aurora, CO 80045
To make an appointment call:
Phone: 1-844-800-LIMB (5462)
Fax: 720-553-0402
E-Mail: LimbRestoration@uchealth.org
For urgent or emergency transfers, call the Access Center at:
Phone: (720) 848-2828
For more information on how to contact us or send us a referral, please click here.
Limb Restoration News
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Life and Limbs Restored: Josh Bryan’s StoryOpens in a new window
Dec 12, 2023After a life-altering accident, CU Anschutz patient Josh Bryan experienced the transformational impacts of innovative, highly tailored limb replacement surgery. Under the care of Jason Stoneback, MD, and team, he and wife Melissa are back to their lives and looking to the future.Opens in a new window Full story -
The Osseointegration Series: Part 1, Dr. Danielle Melton, PMNR The Prosthetic ParadigmOpens in a new window
Aug 20, 2023Starting off the series on osseintegration, Dr. Danielle Melton shares her thoughts on OI and at the end also talks about the limb loss registry!Opens in a new window Full story -
New Faculty Member in Department of Orthopedics Brings Expertise in Prosthetic Limb Technology
Jul 24, 2023Eric J. Earley, PhD, was part of a Swedish research team that developed a system allowing people with amputations above the elbow achieve an unprecedented level of control over the individual fingers on a bionic hand. Eric J. Earley, PhD, a new faculty member in the Department of Orthopedics in the University of Colorado School of Medicine, is bringing his expertise in prosthetic limbs to the department’s Osseointegration Research Consortium. Led by Jason Stoneback, MD, the lab is focused on developing and improving bone-anchored limb technology aimed at creating prosthetic limbs that can be directly inserted into bones, as opposed to the traditional prosthetic that attaches via a socket that goes around the outside of the limb.Full story -
No Data Scientist NeededOpens in a new window
Jul 31, 2023Dr. Danielle Melton plays a key role in promoting data-driven care in the field of Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P). She is the director of amputation medicine and rehabilitation and an associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado. As a member of the Executive Advisory Panel to the Limb Loss & Preservation Registry (LLPR), she advocates for the aggregation of data from O&P facilities and hospital systems to provide evidence-based information for clinical decision-making. By joining the LLPR, facilities can contribute de-identified data on patients with limb loss and preservation to create a comprehensive national database. This data can be used to analyze treatment pathways, rehabilitation timelines, and long-term outcomes for patients with similar characteristics. Dr. Danielle Melton believes that using such data will help justify medical necessity for insurance reimbursements and enable clinicians to provide patients with more informed care based on benchmarked outcomes for specific patient groups. Overall, she emphasizes that the transition to data-driven care is essential for improving patient outcomes and aligning with changing industry expectations.Opens in a new window Full story
