Award-Winning: Dr. Eric Martin’s Regenerative Approach in Amputation Prevention

Join us as we delve into the groundbreaking work of Dr. Eric Martin, Chief of Vascular Surgery at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center, and recipient of the 2025 OSF Innovator of the Year award. Dr. Martin’s regenerative reconstruction techniques are offering new hope to patients facing potential amputations due to severe infections, traumatic injuries, or chronic ulcers. Utilizing biological materials like fish skin and pig bladder, these innovative procedures aim to restore tissue and preserve limbs.

Full Story: https://newsroom.osfhealthcare.org/osf-healthcare-innovator-of-the-year-gives-new-hope-to-people-facing-amputations/

Listen on Apple Podcasts

Watch on YouTube

Listen on Spotify

Mike Bolland2024-03-13T13:51:00-07:00March 13th, 2024|

Are you a #prosthetist? Do you find vintage #prosthetics interesting? Then this special edition

Mike Bolland2024-03-13T13:55:46-07:00March 5th, 2024|

Since the age of three, Kara Skrubis has practiced ballet. Throughout her youth, she

Mike Bolland2024-05-14T09:02:23-07:00February 27th, 2024|

In February 2020, Bruce Mezan faced a near-death encounter due to a DUI driver.

Previous 414243 Next

By Mike Bolland|2025-04-24T06:02:24-07:00April 24th, 2025|General Disability Related Resources and News|Comments Off

Find Us On

We're excited to announce that Discount Tire is now a proud sponsor of the We're Not Stumped podcast! Known for their commitment to safety, reliability, and community, Discount Tire’s support helps us continue sharing powerful stories of resilience, hope, and overcoming challenges. This partnership fuels our mission to spotlight individuals in the limb loss and disability communities who inspire with their strength and determination. A huge thank you to Discount Tire for believing in what we do—together, we’re driving forward meaningful conversations and positive change. Tune in and roll with us on this incredible journey. #WereNotStumped #DiscountTire

Get ready for a powerful episode of No Grey Areas with comedian Mike Bolland, a one-handed dynamo who turns adversity into inspiration. Mike shares how growing up with one hand—and later surviving cancer—shaped his resilient, humorous outlook. He opens up about his “Believe” mantra, the strength he drew from his parents, and how he’s embraced life on his own terms. Through his We’re Not Stumped podcast and Helping Hands Foundation, Mike empowers the limb loss community with hope and humor. This episode is a reminder that attitude is everything. Hit play and prepare to see challenges in a whole new light!

Copyright 2025 We’re not Stumped, One Hand Man Productions and Mike Bolland