Official Twitter for @CUOrtho Limb Restoration Program treating limb deformities & specializing in osseointegration. Call 1 (844)800-LIMB (5462) for more info!
Joined October 2022
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Members from the Bone-Anchored Limb Research Group presented their research at the Rocky Mountain ASB meeting Mitchell Ekdahl won an award for top podium presentation for his research on dynamic cartilage mechanics in transtibial bone-anchored limbs. Great work, team!
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New research from the University of Colorado Bone‑Anchored Limb Research Group (BALRG) shows light activity does not increase phantom or bodily pain with bone‑anchored limbs—unlike socket prostheses.
#UniversityofColorado #BALRG #BoneAnchoredLimb #Osseointegration #OI
ALT https://doi.org/10.1002/pmrj.70096
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Dr. Jason Stoneback speaking at the LLRS & AOFAS Specialty Day on March 6, 2025. @AAOS1
#LLRS #orthopedics #orthopedicsurgery
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The University of Colorado BALRG is redefining what’s possible after limb loss—combining clinical excellence, surgical innovation, and real‑world outcomes with Cold‑Tug and Delphi research.
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Thank you to everyone who came out to see our Organized Session on Bone-Anchored Limbs at #AAOP2026! We had a great discussion, and it is exciting to see the growing interest in osseointegration.
#LimbRestoration #osseointegration #boneanchoredlimbresearchgroup @AcademyofOandP
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What is Osseointegration?
Dr. Jason Stoneback, Dr. Danielle Melton and an OI patient panel share a 360-degree look at osseointegration - combining expert insights, personal journeys, and real human impact.
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Watch now at oicolorado.org
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Advances and Challenges in Bone-Anchored Prosthetics with Dan Milius, CPO
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As part of the @AcademyofOandP State of the Science Conference, Danielle Melton described the comprehensive consultation to identify the right patients for #BoneAnchoredLimbs
Read more here!
#osseointegration #BoneAnchoredLimb #BALRG #PatientCenteredCare
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As part of the @AcademyofOandP State of the Science Conference, @EricJEarley explored the factors that affect #prosthetic component selection for individuals with #BoneAnchoredLimbs.
#osseointegration #OI #BoneAnchoredLimb #BALRG
Read more here!
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Maintaining balance is needed to avoid falling. In our study led by Dr. Brecca MM. Gaffney, we investigated how bone-anchored limbs change whole-body angular momentum, a common measure used to assess fall risk.
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The University of Colorado Limb Restoration Program is proud to be part of #GCCO2025!
Join the BALRG (Bone-Anchored Limb Research Group) experts as they share insights on bone-anchored limb patient care, rehabilitation, and innovation in osseointegration . Charlotte, NC | Nov 6–8
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Breaking Away: Restored Limb Lets Cyclist/Amputee Feel Free Again
Man chases dream at para-cycling world championships after reaching elite level in life-changing prosthesis
news.cuanschutz.edu/news-sto… via @gotosage
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In a new paper from the Bone-Anchored Limb Research Group, @jamesbtracy compared swing-limb hip mechanics and stride characteristics with socket prosthesis and bone-anchored limb (BAL) use.
#osseointegration #OI #BoneAnchoredLimb #BALRG
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Just back from #ISPOCongress25 in Stockholm! Our team gave 6 talks on bone-anchored limbs, co-hosted SIGBAL, and shared insights with global experts. Huge thanks to Brecca, Danielle, Eric, Mo & Dan. See you in 2027! #BALRG #osseointegration #SIGBAL
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Exciting news! 🎉 We’re proud to share that we’ll be presenting at the I.S.P.O. 20th World Congress in stunning Stockholm, Sweden, June 16–19, 2025!
#ISPO2025 #Stockholm #CUAnschutz #BALRG #osseointegration #Prosthetics #boneanchoredlimb
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Colorado State University’s Translational Medicine Institute and CU Anschutz’s Limb Restoration Program are teaming up to revolutionize patient care.
Jason Stoneback, MD
Lynn Pezzanite, DVM
Brecca Gaffney, PhD
Cory Christiansen, PhD
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Donning a prosthesis isn’t just routine, it’s a daily challenge.
We developed the COLD-TUG test, the 1st validated performance tool for bone-anchored prostheses. Bone-anchored users donned 61s faster than socket users.
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Huge congratulations to Denise Knutson for being awarded the Celebrating You Award! 🏆 Your unwavering dedication to patient care is truly remarkable. Thank you for always putting Patients First and going the extra mile. We are incredibly lucky to have you on our team!
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