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    OSSEOINTEGRATION

     

    Dr. Jason Stoneback, Chief, Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Surgery


    Jason Stoneback, MD

    Vice Chair Clinical Affairs
    Chief, Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Surgery
    Director, Limb Restoration Program

    Jason Stoneback, MD 


    Osseointegration
    of the limb is a surgical procedure used for the permanent placement of artificial limbs connected to the human skeleton. A metal implant is inserted into the amputated extremity bone. The connector passes through the skin and attaches to the prosthesis.

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    • Pain or irritation such as sores and chaffing with your prosthesis socket
    • Difficulty walking, standing, or sitting with your prosthesis socket
    • Sudden loosening or fitting-problems

    • Improved quality of life
    • Less pain or irritation experienced with socket prosthesis such as sores, chaffing, or sweating 
    • Longer walking distances and better sitting comfort
    • Better stability standing or walking
    • Osseoperception: a more natural feeling; the ability to sense or feel the prosthesis​​

    The evaluation process begins with a clinical pre-screening to determine if you are a candidate for surgery.  In-person screening and testing is scheduled based on pre-screening outcomes.  After candidate selection, additional baseline testing is planned and you may be sent home with pre-habilitation exercises to improve your strength or flexibility.

    Dr. Stoneback has a variety of device or implant types that can be used for osseointegration. He performs single stage and two stage procedures. This will be discussed at more length during your visit with the surgical team. Implant type, bone quality, and various other factors will help Dr. Stoneback determine the best technique and implant for you.

    Dr. Stoneback believes that rehabilitation plays an essential role in osseointegration success. You will meet with our Physical Medicine and Rehab team at your initial consult and again preoperatively. Rehabilitation is individualized and you can expect three weeks of physical therapy with our team following osseointegration. Once home, we will work with your local physical therapist to ensure post-operative plans are executed.​

    Why we’re #1 in Colorado 

    US News Best Hospital 2022-2023Our ranking as one of the nation’s top orthopedics programs by U.S. News & World Report is proof that we deliver a level of care that’s unmatched in Colorado. University of Colorado Hospital has been ranked the #1 hospital in Colorado 7 years running. We are also nationally ranked by Becker’s Hospital Review, and our team is proud to be ranked among 5280’s Tops Docs. 

    We perform minimally invasive techniques and outpatient procedures whenever possible, but should you need surgery, our experienced team performs more than 4,000 a year. 

    Working in the productive environment of an academic medical center, our fellowship-trained physicians use the most advanced treatments and technologies to create a pioneering, interdisciplinary approach to orthopedic care. 

    Our research division is constantly investigating ground-breaking techniques and treatments, making sure you receive the best of the best to get you back in motion. 
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    Why CU Orthopedics 

    University of Colorado Hospital Orthopedics 
    The nationally-ranked University of Colorado Orthopedics program at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in metro Denver provides care and treatment for injuries and conditions involving complex orthopedic conditions. 

    We provide you with the highest quality, professional and ethical care for your musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Our physicians and specialists are experts in their fields, with long experience treating patients both young and old who have a wide range of active lifestyles.

    News & Videos

    Osseointegration in the US - Conference AOPA

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    Gait Analysis Osseointegration

    Osseointegrated Prostheses Improve Balance

    More than half of patients with lower-limb amputation who use socket prostheses experience at least one fall annually. These falls are primarily attributed to reduced proprioception which negatively affects balance. A promising alternative to socket prostheses are osseointegrated prostheses that involve direct fixation of the prosthetic limb to the residual limb through a bone-anchored implant, yet its effect on balance remains unknown.

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    The Present and Future of Osseointegration

    Osseointegration, A Game Changer for Amputee's

    As more people with amputations choose osseointegration (OI), prosthetists across the country are learning how to support this patient base.

    About 2,000 patients across the world have undergone the procedure to have titanium implanted inside their bones to connect to their prostheses. About 500 of those patients have received the Osseoanchored Prostheses for the Rehabilitation of Amputees (OPRA) Implant System, the only US Food and Drug (FDA)-Approved osseointegration solution in the United States.

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    Opting for Osseointegration

    Opting for Osseointegration

    by Rene Agredano

    Lauren Malinowitzer never imagined she would spend an entire year sitting in a recliner, deeply depressed from an orthopedic surgery gone wrong. But dead nerves in her right ankle stole her mobility, and daily battles with chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS) filled her with despair. During one especially bad morning in 2019, Malinowitzer felt the only way out of her agony was to stop living altogether. She wrote goodbye notes to her family and stashed them away. Then she went off to a medical appointment in Manhattan that changed everything.

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    Advanced treatment in Osseointegration for amputees.

    Choosing the Optimal OI Impland for My Patient, Dr. Jason Stoneback

    Choosing the Optimal OI
    Implant for My Patient

    by Jason W. Stoneback, MD

    Choosing the Optimal OI Implant for My Patient, Dr. Jason Stoneback

    2023 Bobby Menges Memorial HSS Limb Reconstruction Course

    Join us as internationally-recognized faculty discuss major advancements in amputation surgery, osseointegration, and prosthetic technology. 

    Dr. Jason Stoneback, a world leader in the advanced treatment of amputation and Osseointegration in amputees.

    Osseointegration Pre-Screening Questionnaire

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    UCHealth Pioneer Award, Jason Stoneback, MD

    UCHealth Pioneer Award, Jason Stoneback, MD
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    CU Limb Restoration Program - University of Colorado Hospital
    1635 Aurora Court Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 4th floor, Aurora, CO 80045

    To make an appointment call:  1-844-800-LIMB (5462)
    Fax: 720-553-0402 
    For urgent or emergency transfers, call the Access Center at:  (720) 848-2828
    E-Mail: LimbRestoration@uchealth.org​​

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    12631 East 17th Avenue

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    Aurora, CO 80045


    303-724-2955

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