Jason Stoneback, MD

Associate Professor, Orthopedics

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Medical School
  • MD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2006)
Undergraduate School
  • BSc, Middle Tennessee State University (TN) (2002)
Internship
  • University of Colorado (2007)
Residency
  • University of Colorado, Chief Resident, Orthopedics (2011)
Fellowships
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program, Orthopedic Trauma (2012)
Languages
English
Department
Orthopedics

Professional Titles

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

Recognitions

  • Full-Time Physician of the Year, University of Colorado Hospital (2013)
  • Peak Performers Award, PPA (2013)
  • Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar, The Aspen Institute (2015)
  • 5280 Top Doc for Orthopedic Surgery, 5280 Magazine (2015)
  • University of Colorado Hospital "The Sky's the Limit" Award, University of Colorado Hospital (2015)
  • Service Quality Award, The Permanente Journal (2015)
  • Excellence in Pediatric Trauma Physician's Award, Children's Hospital Colorado (2016)
  • Celebrating the Impact of Philanthropy at CU Anschutz: Bright Minds at Anschutz - Featured Faculty, CU Anschutz Office of Advancement (2017)
  • Essential CU: Conversations About CU Anschutz, Featured Faculty (2018)
  • CU Anschutz Medical Campus "This is Breakthrough" Video Campaign, University of Colorado Advancement Featured Faculty (2019)
  • University of Colorado Hospital Medical Staff Pioneer Award, University of Colorado (2020)
  • CU Anschutz Medical Campus “Possibilities Endless” Video Campaign, University of Colorado Anschutz (2022)

Research Interests

My research interests lie in the multidisciplinary care of patients who lose or are at risk of limb loss. I work with colleagues specializing in comprehensive orthopedic, vascular, wound, and rehabilitative care to serve a growing number of patients with complex extremity injuries.

Publications

  • Stoneback JW, Ziran BH. Hip Trauma. Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 11. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL. (In press.)
  • Stoneback JW. "What non-invasive methods can surgeons use to reliably differentiate between cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis? What is the role of diagnostic imaging?: Advanced imaging has high sensitivity, specificity." Editorial. Orthopaedics Today Sep 2012:11.
  • Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 11-Hip Trauma Chapter
  • Stoneback JW, Ziran BH. “Hip Trauma” in Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 11. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, edited by Dr. Lisa K Cannada, Rosemont, IL. 2014.
  • Mayer S, Albright J, Stoneback JW. "Knee Dislocations and Physeal Fractures about the Knee in Pediatric Patients". Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. (Accepted for Publication).
  • Mayer S, Albright JC, Stoneback JW. Pediatric Knee Dislocations and Physeal Fractures About the Knee. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2015 Sep;23(9):571-80. PubMed PMID: 26271758
  • Smith WR, Stoneback JW, Hou Z, Morgan SJ, Zhang, Y, Stahel PF. “Is Immediate Weight Bearing Safe for Periprosthetic Distal Femur Fractures Treated by Locked Plating? A Feasibility Study in 52 Consecutive Patients.” J Orthop Trauma. (Submitted for Publication)
  • Anderson ME, McDevitt K, Cumbler E, Bennett H, Robinson Z, Gomez B, Stoneback JW. Geriatric Hip Fracture Care: Fixing a Fragmented System. The Permanente Journal
  • Smith WR, Stoneback JW, Morgan SJ, Stahel PF. Is immediate weight bearing safe for periprosthetic distal femur fractures treated by locked plating? A feasibility study in 52 consecutive patients. Patient Saf Surg. 2016 Dec 7;10:26. PubMed PMID: 27980675
  • Stoneback JW, Carry PM, Flynn K, Pan Z, Sink EL, Miller NH. Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes After Submuscular Plating (SMP) of Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 2016 Jun 2. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 27261971
  • Heare A, Goral D, Belton M, Beebe C, Trizno A, Stoneback J. Intramedullary Implant Choice and Cost in the Treatment of Pediatric Diaphyseal Forearm Fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 2017 Oct;31(10):e334-e338. PubMed PMID: 28650944
  • Anderson ME, Mcdevitt K, Cumbler E, Bennett H, Robison Z, Gomez B, Stoneback JW. Geriatric Hip Fracture Care: Fixing a Fragmented System. Perm J. 2017;21. PubMed PMID: 28488991
  • Stoneback JW, “Pubic Symphysis Disruption” in Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma Case Atlas, Edited by Drs. Christopher Iobst and Steven L. Frick (in press).
  • Stoneback JW, Gorman MG. “Pelvic Fractures” in Surgical Decision Making, 6th Ed., Edited by Drs. Robert C.McIntyre and Richard Schulick. (in press).
  • Stoneback JW, Trizno AA, Albright JC. Pediatric and adolescent injury in rodeo. Res Sports Med. 2018;26(sup1):114-128. PubMed PMID: 30431357
  • Stoneback JW, Carry PM, Flynn K, Pan Z, Sink EL, Miller NH. Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes After Submuscular Plating (SMP) of Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 2018 Mar;38(3):138-143. PubMed PMID: 27261971
  • Stoneback JW, Erdman MK, Marecek GS. Management of Segmental Tibial Bone Defects With a Motorized Intramedullary Bone Transport Nail: A Case Review With Follow-Up. J Orthop Trauma. 2021 Oct 1;35(Suppl 4):S13-S18. PubMed PMID: 34533481
  • Ramalingam WG, Carry P, Brazell C, Calkins R, Linza-Moscati S, Stoneback J, Miller NH. Outcomes of displaced adolescent distal third tibia fractures: can we do better?. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2021 Jul 19. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34285160
  • Pezzanite L, Chow L, Hendrickson D, Gustafson DL, Russell Moore A, Stoneback J, Griffenhagen GM, Piquini G, Phillips J, Lunghofer P, Dow S, Goodrich LR. Evaluation of Intra-Articular Amikacin Administration in an Equine Non-inflammatory Joint Model to Identify Effective Bactericidal Concentrations While Minimizing Cytotoxicity. Front Vet Sci. 2021;8:676774. PubMed PMID: 34095281
  • Gitomer B, Pereira R, Salusky IB, Stoneback JW, Isakova T, Cai X, Dalrymple LS, Ofsthun N, You Z, Malluche HH, Maddux F, George D, Torres V, Chapman A, Steinman TI, Wolf M, Chonchol M. Mineral bone disease in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Kidney Int. 2021 Apr;99(4):977-985. PubMed PMID: 32926884
  • McCabe LT, Stoneback JW, Yi JA, Hiatt WR, Jesse MK, Wohlauer MV. Plantar Flexion-Induced Entrapment of the Dorsalis Pedis Artery in a Teenaged Cross-Country Runner. Ann Vasc Surg. 2021 Jan;70:213-218. PubMed PMID: 32333951
  • Pezzanite LM, Hendrickson DA, Dow S, Stoneback J, Chow L, Krause D, Goodrich L. Intra-articular administration of antibiotics in horses: Justifications, risks, reconsideration of use and outcomes. Equine Vet J. 2022 Jan;54(1):24-38. PubMed PMID: 34459027
  • Gaffney BMM, Vandenberg NW, Davis-Wilson HC, Christiansen CL, Roda GF, Schneider G, Johnson T, Stoneback JW. Biomechanical compensations during a stand-to-sit maneuver using transfemoral osseointegrated prostheses: A case series. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2022 Aug;98:105715. PubMed PMID: 35839740
  • Douleh DG, Stoneback JW, Bravman JT. Successful Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fracture After Dysvascular Subcoracoid Humeral Head Dislocation: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2020 Jan-Mar;10(1):e0313. PubMed PMID: 32044782
  • Wallace MA, Hammes A, Rothman MS, Trizno AA, Jones CD, Cumbler E, McDevitt K, Carlson NE, Stoneback JW. Fixing a Fragmented System: Impact of a Comprehensive Geriatric Hip Fracture Program on Long-Term Mortality. Perm J. 2019;23. PubMed PMID: 31702983
  • Shah VN, Qui S, Stoneback J, Qamar L, Ferguson VL, Kohrt WM, Snell-Bergeon JK, Rao SD. Bone Structure and Turnover in Postmenopausal Women With Long-Standing Type 1 Diabetes. JBMR Plus. 2023 Nov;7(11):e10831. PubMed PMID: 38025041
  • Roda GF, Awad ME, Melton DH, Christiansen CL, Stoneback JW, Gaffney BMM. The Amputated Limb Gluteus Medius is Biomechanically Disadvantaged in Patients with Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation. Ann Biomed Eng. 2023 Nov 9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37946055
  • Awad ME, Chung JY, Griffin N, Stoneback JW, Alfonso NA. Prophylactic Intrawound Antibiotics Significantly Reduce the Risk of Deep Infections in Fracture Fixation: Subgroup Meta-analyses of the Type of Fracture, Antibiotics, and Organism. J Orthop Trauma. 2023 Oct 1;37(10):e400-e409. PubMed PMID: 37296086
  • Epperson AB, Awad ME, Gorman M, Loker K, Alfonso NA, Stoneback JW. Clinical practice guidelines for antimicrobial-loaded cements and beads in orthopedic trauma and arthroplasty. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2024 Nov 25;35(1):25. PubMed PMID: 39585403
  • Vandenberg NW, Stoneback JW, Davis-Wilson H, Christiansen CL, Awad ME, Melton DH, Gaffney BMM. Unilateral transfemoral osseointegrated prostheses improve joint loading during walking. J Biomech. 2023 Jun;155:111658. PubMed PMID: 37276681
  • Ammons DT, Chow L, Goodrich L, Bass L, Larson B, Williams ZJ, Stoneback JW, Dow S, Pezzanite LM. Characterization of the single cell landscape in normal and osteoarthritic equine joints. Ann Transl Med. 2024 Oct 20;12(5):88. PubMed PMID: 39507442
  • Vandenberg NW, Wheatley BB, Carpenter RD, Christiansen CL, Stoneback JW, Gaffney BMM. Feasibility of predicting changes in gait biomechanics following muscle strength perturbations using optimal control in patients with transfemoral amputation. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin. 2024 Sep 10;:1-15. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39256913
  • Gaffney BMM, Davis-Wilson HC, Awad ME, Tracy J, Melton DH, Lev G, Stoneback JW, Christiansen CL. Daily steps and stepping cadence increase one-year following prosthesis osseointegration in people with lower-limb amputation. Disabil Rehabil. 2023 Apr 19;:1-6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37073780
  • Davis-Wilson HC, Christiansen CL, Gaffney BMM, Lev G, Enabulele E, Hoyt C, Stoneback JW. Changes in lower extremity joint moments one-year following osseointegration in individuals with Transfemoral lower-limb amputation: A case series. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2023 Apr;104:105948. PubMed PMID: 37043833
  • Roda GF, Stoneback JW, Gimarc D, Gaffney BMM. Above knee socket prosthesis use changes proximal femur morphology. Bone. 2023 Jul;172:116752. PubMed PMID: 37004980
  • Tracy JB, Gaffney BMM, Thomsen PB, Awad ME, Melton DH, Christiansen CL, Stoneback JW. Dynamic gait stability and stability symmetry for people with transfemoral amputation: A case-series of 19 individuals with bone-anchored limbs. J Biomech. 2024 Jun;171:112208. PubMed PMID: 38941842
  • Davis-Wilson HC, Christiansen CL, Gaffney BMM, Lev G, Enabulele E, Stoneback JW. Improvements in disability and function in people with lower-limb amputation one year after prosthesis osseointegration. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2023 Aug 1;47(4):343-349. PubMed PMID: 36701203
  • Thomsen PB, Gaffney BMM, Tracy JB, Vandenberg NW, Awad ME, Christiansen CL, Stoneback JW. Cumulative loading increases and loading asymmetries persist during walking for people with a transfemoral bone-anchored limb. Gait Posture. 2024 Sep;113:46-52. PubMed PMID: 38843706
  • Vinson AL, Vandenberg NW, Awad ME, Christiansen CL, Stoneback JW, M M Gaffney B. The biomechanical influence of transtibial Bone-Anchored limbs during walking. J Biomech. 2024 May;168:112098. PubMed PMID: 38636112
  • Awad ME, Melton D, Shaw KG, Lev G, Gaffney BMM, Christiansen CL, Stoneback JW. How Comprehensive and Efficient Are Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Individuals with Lower Extremity Amputation Undergoing Implantation of Osseointegrated Bone Anchored Limbs?. JBJS Rev. 2024 Mar 1;12(3). PubMed PMID: 38489397
  • Gaffney BMM, Thomsen PB, Leijendekkers RA, Christiansen CL, Stoneback JW. Lumbopelvic movement coordination during walking improves with transfemoral bone anchored limbs: Implications for low back pain. Gait Posture. 2024 Mar;109:318-326. PubMed PMID: 38432038
  • Gaffney BMM, Davis-Wilson HC, Christiansen CL, Awad ME, Lev G, Tracy J, Stoneback JW. Osseointegrated prostheses improve balance and balance confidence in individuals with unilateral transfemoral limb loss. Gait Posture. 2023 Feb;100:132-138. PubMed PMID: 36521257
  • Shah VN, Qui S, Stoneback J, Qamar L, Ferguson VL, Kohrt WM, Snell-Bergeon JK, Rao SD. Bone Structure and Turnover in Postmenopausal Women With Long-Standing Type 1 Diabetes. JBMR Plus. 2023 Nov;7(11):e10831. PubMed PMID: 38025041
  • Roda GF, Awad ME, Melton DH, Christiansen CL, Stoneback JW, Gaffney BMM. The Amputated Limb Gluteus Medius is Biomechanically Disadvantaged in Patients with Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation. Ann Biomed Eng. 2024 Mar;52(3):565-574. PubMed PMID: 37946055
  • Anderson CB, Kittelson AJ, Wurdeman SR, Miller MJ, Stoneback JW, Christiansen CL, Magnusson DM. Understanding decision-making in prosthetic rehabilitation by prosthetists and people with lower limb amputation: a qualitative study. Disabil Rehabil. 2023 Feb;45(4):723-732. PubMed PMID: 35389313
  • Awad ME, Chung JY, Griffin N, Stoneback JW, Alfonso NA. Prophylactic Intrawound Antibiotics Significantly Reduce the Risk of Deep Infections in Fracture Fixation: Subgroup Meta-analyses of the Type of Fracture, Antibiotics, and Organism. J Orthop Trauma. 2023 Oct 1;37(10):e400-e409. PubMed PMID: 37296086
  • Vandenberg NW, Stoneback JW, Davis-Wilson H, Christiansen CL, Awad ME, Melton DH, Gaffney BMM. Unilateral transfemoral osseointegrated prostheses improve joint loading during walking. J Biomech. 2023 Jun;155:111658. PubMed PMID: 37276681
  • Gaffney BMM, Davis-Wilson HC, Awad ME, Tracy J, Melton DH, Lev G, Stoneback JW, Christiansen CL. Daily steps and stepping cadence increase one-year following prosthesis osseointegration in people with lower-limb amputation. Disabil Rehabil. 2024 Apr;46(7):1432-1437. PubMed PMID: 37073780
  • Davis-Wilson HC, Christiansen CL, Gaffney BMM, Lev G, Enabulele E, Hoyt C, Stoneback JW. Changes in lower extremity joint moments one-year following osseointegration in individuals with Transfemoral lower-limb amputation: A case series. Clin Biomech (Bristol). 2023 Apr;104:105948. PubMed PMID: 37043833
  • Roda GF, Stoneback JW, Gimarc D, Gaffney BMM. Above knee socket prosthesis use changes proximal femur morphology. Bone. 2023 Jul;172:116752. PubMed PMID: 37004980
  • Davis-Wilson HC, Christiansen CL, Gaffney BMM, Lev G, Enabulele E, Stoneback JW. Improvements in disability and function in people with lower-limb amputation one year after prosthesis osseointegration. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2023 Aug 1;47(4):343-349. PubMed PMID: 36701203
  • Gaffney BMM, Davis-Wilson HC, Christiansen CL, Awad ME, Lev G, Tracy J, Stoneback JW. Osseointegrated prostheses improve balance and balance confidence in individuals with unilateral transfemoral limb loss. Gait Posture. 2023 Feb;100:132-138. PubMed PMID: 36521257
  • Anderson CB, Kittelson AJ, Wurdeman SR, Miller MJ, Stoneback JW, Christiansen CL, Magnusson DM. Understanding decision-making in prosthetic rehabilitation by prosthetists and people with lower limb amputation: a qualitative study. Disabil Rehabil. 2023 Feb;45(4):723-732. PubMed PMID: 35389313

Professional Memberships

  • Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA), Member
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Member
  • Western Orthopaedic Association (WOA), Member
  • Colorado Clinical & Translational Science Institute, Member
  • Lamplighters Orthopaedic Association, Member
  • American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association, Member
  • Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society, Member

Practice Locations

CU Limb Restoration Program - University of Colorado Hospital
1635 Aurora Court
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 4th floor
Aurora, CO 80045
1-844-800-LIMB (5462)

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Denver Health Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Orthopedic Trauma
  • Osseointegration
  • Limb Lengthening and Limb Salvage
  • Orthopedics, Board Certification
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Bone Infections
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - General Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Leg Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Lower Leg, Ankle, and, Foot Trauma and Fracture Care
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
  • Surgery - Fracture nonunions
  • Surgery
  • Surgery - Free flaps and limb salvage
  • Surgery - Leg injuries and disorders
  • Surgery - Limb Salvage
Clinical Interests
Dr. Stoneback specializes in the treatment of simple and complex fractures, non-unions, malunions, osteomyelitis, orthopedic infections, limb-length discrepancies, deformity correction, post-traumatic limb salvage and novel osseointegration surgery in amputees. The idea for an interdisciplinary approach to treat these conditions led to the creation of the Limb Restoration Program at the University of Colorado Hospital. The Limb Restoration Program combines comprehensive orthopedic, vascular, wound, and rehabilitative care to serve a growing number of patients with complex extremity injuries.

Care Philosophy
I focus on an interdisciplinary approach to optimize health outcomes in patients who lose or are at risk of limb loss. I have always been intrigued and inspired by the connection between form and function and am highly motivated to provide patients with real options – often when all other choices have been exhausted.

Volunteer Activities
I volunteer as a staff physician for the National Western Stock Show, the Greeley Stampede Rodeo, Justin Sports Medicine Team, Professional Bull Riders, and the Colorado vs. the World Rodeo.

Public Speaking
Yes
As the Director of the Limb Restoration Program, I speak at conferences and symposia around the world on the topics of simple and complex fractures, non-unions, malunions, osteomyelitis, orthopedic infections, limb-length discrepancies, deformity correction, post-traumatic limb salvage and novel osseointegration surgery in amputees.


School of Medicine

CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place

Aurora, CO 80045

303.724.5375

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