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Colorado doctor pioneers new scoliosis treatment for teens

A breakthrough new procedure pioneered by a group of doctors in Colorado is offering new hope for some teenagers living with scoliosis.

August 11, 2025
Ava standing in front of statue outside of Rocky Mountain Children's hospital.

Dr. Jaren Riley at HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children’s in Denver is a leading expert in VBT- an innovative, motion-preserving surgery that offered Ava relief from the pain and a chance to keep dancing. In April, Dr. Riley operated on Ava and the VBT procedure was a huge success.

Watch the Fox31 story.

Learn more about Dr. Jaren Riley and pediatric spine surgery at HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's.

Published:
August 11, 2025
Location:
HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's Presbyterian St. Luke's

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