Osseointegration, a form of implant surgery, is restoring freedom of movement to amputees in a revolutionary new way. Correspondent Barry Petersen speaks to doctors about this prosthetic procedure, and with patients who are embracing their expanded mobility with a vengeance.
Dr. Jason Stoneback calls osseointegration (OI) a “game-changer” for amputees. He also knows that successful outcomes can’t be assumed. They have to be earned.
Dr. Jason Stoneback and his wife, Gin Stoneback, appeared on KUSA-DEN Channel 9 (NBC) Colorado & Company to promote the upcoming benefit for CU Orthopedics, Hearts of All Ages.
The freezing cold weather Colorado is seeing leaves lots of ice on the ground and that can be dangerous, but doctors say there's an even higher risk once things warm up.