Dr. Nicole Ehrhart recently shared her insights on an exciting advancement in research -- and what it could mean for regenerative medicine! Can you review what stem cells are? Nicole: In a previous blog earlier this spring, I discussed the basis of adult stem cells and how we have used them in my lab [...]
Why do people give? A recently-released report identified the primary tenets of generosity according to Americans: how they define it; what it means to them; where their generosity comes from; its importance to society and their expectations. The report also identifies different donor types and how generosity is reported on in traditional media and [...]
Meet Inspiring Patient: Torie Mugo Fast Facts Location: Aurora, Colorado Overcoming a limb challenge Please tell us about the limb challenge that you faced. Torie: I am a mother, wife, and avid athlete. I was born and raised in Nairobi-Kenya and traveled to the United States at the age of 19 to pursue further [...]
Meet Inspiring Patient: Gini Thomas Fast Facts Location: Montgomery, Alabama Work title and company: Ambassador with Integrum Overcoming a limb challenge Please tell us about the limb challenge that you faced. Gini: I was involved in a motorcycle wreck on August 12, 2012. My husband was killed instantly, and I broke every bone in [...]
Expert Perspective by Nicole Ehrhart, VMD, MS, Diplomate ACVS Tell us about your involvement with Limb Preservation Foundation. Nicole: In August 2015, I became the inaugural holder of the Wilkins University Chair at Colorado State University, named in honor of Dr. Ross M. Wilkins, who founded the LPF in 1986. Known officially as the “Ross [...]
Perspective from Kristine McGuire, LCSW, CCTP Fast Facts Location: Aurora, CO Job: Licensed Clinical Social Worker at UCHealth Tell us about your work with patients facing limb loss or limb challenges. Why did you choose this line of work? Kristine: My name is Kristine McGuire and I am a licensed clinical social worker at [...]
Meet Inspiring Patient: Troy Karnes Fast Facts Location: Lakewood, Colorado Overcoming a limb challenge Please tell us about the limb challenge that you faced. Troy: I had Chondrosarcoma in my right shoulder blade and some in the joint. Limb Preservation Foundation (LPF): How are you doing now? What progress are you most proud of? [...]
Meet Limb Loss Survivor Marc Paffhausen Fast Facts Location: Bozeman, Montana Job: Director of Development - MSU Alumni Foundation Overcoming a limb challenge and amputation Limb Preservation Foundation (LPF): How are you doing now? What progress are you most proud of? Marc: My journey has been mainly positive since my diagnosis at age [...]
Upper Extremity Prosthetic Advances Expert Advice by Zach Harvey, CPO from Rise Prosthetic and Orthotics I’ve been in the field of prosthetics and orthotics for 20 years now and have seen a lot of change. In recent years, there has been a rapid advancement in prosthetics for the upper extremity. With more options [...]
Meet Limb Loss Survivor Kathryn Lewis Location: Castle Pines, Colorado Job: Registered Nurse, UCHealth Overcoming a limb challenge and amputation Limb Preservation Foundation (LPF): Tell us about the limb challenge you faced? Kathryn: At age 9 I was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma of my right distal femur. Treatment included intensive chemotherapy and a [...]
