Limb preservation

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Limb at a Crossroads: Salvage or Amputation? Insights from the Ross M Wilkins MD Limb Preservation Foundation University Endowed Chair in Musculoskeletal Oncology and Biology
ByMolly Hughes March 27, 2025October 28, 2025

By Nicole Ehrhart, VMD, MS, Diplomate ACVS, Professor of Surgical OncologyRoss M Wilkins Limb Preservation Foundation University Endowed Chair in Musculoskeletal Oncology and Biology When faced with a major injury, one of the most difficult decisions a person and their healthcare team may need to make is whether to save a limb or opt for…

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Titanium and Tenacity: Carolyn Buffington’s Journey of Strength and Recovery
ByMolly Hughes January 21, 2025October 28, 2025

In May 2023, Carolyn Buffington’s life took an unexpected turn. After a routine 3-mile hike, she was faced with a diagnosis that would forever change her path, leiomyosarcoma of the distal femur. Within weeks, Carolyn underwent a groundbreaking procedure: her cancerous femur, along with the top of her tibia, was replaced with 18 inches of…

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Symposium

Breaking Barriers, Building Community: How One Podcast is Transforming the Amputee Experience
ByMolly Hughes November 14, 2024October 28, 2025

Rick Bontkowski is a beacon of hope and resilience for the amputee community. As the host of the Amp’d Up211 Podcast, Rick has created a platform that uplifts, inspires, and educates listeners about the realities of living with limb loss. His journey from being a right below-the-knee amputee to a passionate advocate showcases the power…

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Patient Stories

Inspiring Patient Feature: Assaf Dory
ByMolly Hughes June 24, 2024October 28, 2025

Location: Basalt, Colorado Job: Medically retired Deputy Sheriff Limb Preservation Foundation (LPF): Tell us about the limb challenge you faced? Assaf: I couldn’t really wear a prosthetic due to severe complex regional pain syndrome. For the first few years after my amputation, the pain was severe. I couldn’t at all have a prosthetic and I was on crutches…

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Patient Stories

Meet Our Extremity Scholar: Desiree
ByMolly Hughes June 24, 2024October 28, 2025

On an otherwise unremarkable evening, in April of 2022, Desiree Duran’s dog Cooper saved her life. Desiree was 23 years old at the time and studying Early Childhood Education. She had just turned out the lights and with Cooper right on her heels, she tripped over the dog and fell. She knew right away she…

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