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Local teen gets surgery to treat scoliosis, leads support group for others

A local 14-year-old is using her journey with scoliosis and a new emerging surgery to help support others.

July 01, 2023
Addie Jenkins holding her lacrosse stick on the lacrosse field

The Jenkins’ worked with pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jaren Riley and his practice, Rocky Mountain Pediatric OrthoONE.

“She recently went through surgery, she had vertebral body tethering done and she’s recovered very nicely,” Riley said. “She continues to grow, we should see the curve get smaller and smaller.”

Riley told FOX31 this tethering is a newer, less invasive way of treating scoliosis.

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Published:
July 01, 2023
Location:
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at PSL

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