News & Patient Stories

Jan 13, 2026

Join leading experts from the University of Colorado Limb Restoration Program—Dr. Jason Stoneback and Dr. Danielle Melton—as they share the latest insights, advancements, and practical knowledge in the field of osseointegration.

Oct 14, 2025

AURORA, Colo. — A man from Colorado always hoped one day he'd compete for Team USA, but medical setbacks threatened that dream. A unique surgery performed at CU Anschutz has changed everything for him. "Every time I pull on the USA clothing, it feels really special," said Jason Macom, a paracyclist for Team USA competing in the world championships in Brazil.

Oct 13, 2025

Jason Macom feels most alive when life goes by in a blur. He thrives in the velodrome, a cauldron of speed that rewards endless hours of lung- and leg-busting training, mental focus and fearlessness. But over two spans in the past 15 years, the adrenalized world of track cycling came to an abrupt halt for Macom. The first (2010 to 2015) came after a severe leg injury in a bicycle accident that eventually required an amputation below his knee. The second (2021 to 2024) saw his para-cycling career shelved by painful chafing and bursitis where his residual limb met a traditional socket prosthesis.

Apr 28, 2025

Meghan Kroyer and Mark (MC) Bottomley, Commerce City, CO. In 2022, Mark was struck by a vehicle while riding his moped.

Feb 19, 2025

How to Apply the Shrinker to Residual Limb after Primary or Revision Amputation

Feb 21, 2023

As small town populations decline, people in places like western Kansas look for ways to keep their rural farming and ranching lifestyle alive for the next generation. Some families think youth rodeo might be part of the answer.

Feb 15, 2023

Once bound for the Olympics, Steamboat skier David Schlicht suffered a terrible accident during practice and ultimately opted for a below-knee amputation. With support from his mom, dad and sister, David’s facing his future with infectious optimism. Photo by John Russell for UCHealth.

Apr 4, 2022

On July 4, 2022, I was barely able to move, heavy chested, fatigued, sweating, heart was racing, and my body felt swollen. I was taken to the hospital. After getting things checked out, they told me I was positive for COVID-19. I had told them about my previous history of pericarditis and myocarditis, and they just said that my heart rate was most likely elevated due to the virus and had me go home that day.

Jan 13, 2021

It’s not often you manage to damage yourself in a city of 70,000 – the population of Broomfield or Castle Rock – that’s also the middle of nowhere. So it was, though, for Wim Haverhals. During the week leading up to Labor Day 2017, the 50-year-old Denver IT professional was back in Black Rock City, Nevada, for the annual weeklong Burning Man arts and music festival.

Dec 12, 2020

Colten Fritzlan, a 20-year-old bull rider from Rifle is celebrating after the PRCA National Finals Rodeo in Texas.