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Denver neurosurgeon performs rare surgery to help patient walk his daughter down the aisle

A Colorado father with a spinal cord injury is working to fulfill his dream of walking his daughter down the aisle.

August 25, 2025
Russell McKeehan with sitting with daughter in a scenic park.

After a grueling 10-year battle, he went to Dr. Scott Falci, a neurosurgeon at HCA HealthONE Swedish, to try to regain some of his mobility. His surgery was a success, and he once again was able to move his arms and legs. 

Watch the CBS News Colorado story.

Learn more about Dr. Falci and the team at HCA HealthONE Falci Institute for Spinal Cord Injuries.

Published:
August 25, 2025
Location:
Falci Institute for Spinal Cord Injuries, HCA HealthONE Swedish

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