News & Patient Stories

Jun 24, 2024

When David Schlicht completed an aerial ski jump at the Park City Utah Olympic Park three years ago, his aspirations were as high as the air he caught on the cork 720 trick he landed.

Jun 14, 2024

While early evidence suggests improvement in joint and limb loading mechanics during walking with a bone-anchored limb compared to socket prosthesis use, a team of researchers found

May 24, 2024

The University of Colorado Limb Restoration 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. Based at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, the program provides comprehensive orthopedic, vascular, wound and rehabilitative care to a growing number of patients with complex extremity injuries.

Apr 5, 2024

This episode of the AC News Flash features Cass Isidro and Dr. Danielle Melton. Dr. Melton, is a new Amputee Coalition board member and director of the Amputee Medicine and Rehabilitation Program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Feb 13, 2024

For Josh and Melissa Bryan, it was love at first sight. Though these high school sweethearts parted ways when Melissa went to college, they rekindled their relationship five years later at a family wedding.

Feb 3, 2020

Janet Corral, 53, stands on the mobility platform at UCHealth Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic – Stapleton. She unweights herself with her hands on the stainless-steel rails running the length of the apparatus.

Feb 3, 2020

One summer afternoon 23 years ago, Donna Thornburg got out of her Suburban at a car wash in Westminster, Colorado, to open the passenger-side back door when a car hit her from behind and crushed her knees between the bumpers.

Dec 12, 2019

Dr. Jason Stoneback and his team at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus have enabled hundreds of patients with limb maladies to live active and productive lives. Dr. Stoneback is chief of orthopedic trauma and fracture surgery, director of the Limb Restoration Program, and vice chair of clinical affairs.

Nov 7, 2019

Maritza Wiedel is an example of this science. A lifelong top athlete who played collegiate volleyball, lacrosse and skiing, Maritza began seeking orthopedics care at age 19 for intolerable lower back and buttock pain. Burger said that spinal pain is not uncommon in young elite athletes such as Maritza, as spines don’t stop growing until age 24.

Oct 15, 2019

UCHealth vascular and orthopedic specialists – with help from a determined mom – team up to pinpoint teen's mysterious foot pain.