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Young Boy Is Playing Soccer After Surgery for Severe Congenital Scoliosis

In 2008, Amy and Andy Leong adopted their daughter, Moriah from China. With three biological children and Moriah, they thought their family was complete until they received an email from the same adoption agency regarding Josh, a 9 year-old-boy born with severe congenital scoliosis that was resulting in his right lung being crushed by his spine. Thanks to Dr. Shay Bess, Josh is now an active 13-year-old breathing with ease, running track and playing soccer.

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In July 2000, First Sergeant-1SG (Ret) Paul Murphy was evacuated out of Bosnia and taken to the Walter Reed Medical Center to be treated for a spinal injury. Fellow Army comrade, COL (Ret) Timothy R. Kuklo, MD performed the surgery. When First Sergeant-1SG (Ret) Murphy needed surgery again, he sought out COL (Ret) Kuklo, MD. In this video, he talks about his experience with the Denver International Spine Center at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. To learn more, visit ...

Paul Murphy Talks About His Spine Surgery from Timothy Kuklo, MD

Paul Murphy Talks About His Spine Surgery from Timothy Kuklo, MD

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When Mary Catherine Nederostek began having pain in her upper spine, she went to see her primary care physician and was diagnosed with osteoporosis. After several years, her spine had degenerated to the point that her chin was touching her chest and she was in constant pain. She was then advised to see an orthopedic specialist. Mary Catherine did her research and made an appointment with spine surgeon Dr. Timothy Kuklo in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Kuklo diagnosed Mary Catherine with kyphosis, a disease...

Dr. Timothy Kuklo Is Mary Catherine's Miracle Worker

Dr. Timothy Kuklo Is Mary Catherine's Miracle Worker

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Phyllis was born an artist. She starting producing art pieces at 4-years-old and hasn’t stopped. One of her proudest pieces is the bronze monument in front of the main Presbyterian/St. Luke’s entrance. She states, “My goal for the piece was to make people feel good when they enter and enable patients to identify with one of the figures.” In doing what she loves, Phyllis started getting stiffness in her neck from arthritis and was diagnosed with stenosis. After researching physicians online, Phyllis...

Dr. Woosik Chung On Non-surgical Solutions to Spine Pain

Dr. Woosik Chung On Non-surgical Solutions to Spine Pain

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At just 12 years of age, Anna Sniezek was constantly being told to stop slouching and to stand up straight. She had no idea she was slouching and realized she was unable to stand up straight. At age 14, Anna began skipping school more frequently due to back pain. She was unable to lift anything heavy or play any sports. Knowing her family had a history of spine problems, she scheduled an appointment with Dr. Shay Bess, a spine surgeon with the Denver International Spine Center (DISC) at Presbyterian/St...

Patient Gains 4 Inches in Height Following Spine Surgery at Presbyterian/St. Luke's

Patient Gains 4 Inches in Height Following Spine Surgery at Presbyterian/St. Luke's

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Neale Heywood, guitarist for the popular band Fleetwood Mac, began experiencing back pain when he was just 20-years-old when he incorrectly lifted a piece of equipment and tore the disc pad in his back. Despite undergoing surgery years ago, his recent pain once again became debilitating and prompted him to seek out the expert care of Dr. Woosik Chung with The Spine Program at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center. Neale underwent a cervical disc replacement which created space for the spinal cord...

Fleetwood Mac Guitarist, Neale Heywood, Undergoes Cervical Disc Replacement by Dr. Woosik Chung

Fleetwood Mac Guitarist, Neale Heywood, Undergoes Cervical Disc Replacement by Dr. Woosik Chung

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Miki Reddy has always been active from hiking and being outdoors to Palangoi classes, one of her favorite pastimes. When she started experiencing neck pain, she assumed she was just getting older and that nothing was wrong until she met with Dr. Woosik Chung, a spine surgeon at the Denver International Spine Center at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s, who determined her neck pain and radiating arm symptoms were a result of degenerative discs. If Miki did nothing to correct her condition, she ran the risk ...

Dr. Chung Performs Spine Surgery Enabling Patient to Return to Her Life Passions

Dr. Chung Performs Spine Surgery Enabling Patient to Return to Her Life Passions

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Jesusita Herrera suffered from pain and a low quality of life as a result of her 45-degree scoliosis. After visiting multiple pain specialists, she was referred to Dr. Tim Kuklo at Denver International Spine Center at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center. Four months post-surgery, Jesusita is pain-free and enjoying her life once again. She is incredibly thankful to Dr. Kuklo and the teams at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s and Spalding Rehab stating, “Thank God for Dr. Kuklo and his team.” For more information...

Dr. Tim Kuklo Helps Patient with 45-Degree Scoliosis Regain Her Quality of Life

Dr. Tim Kuklo Helps Patient with 45-Degree Scoliosis Regain Her Quality of Life

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Paul Pursell started feeling nerve pain in his left arm and tension in his neck 5-6 years ago. He went to chiropractors and physical therapists who provided temporary relief but the pain always returned. It continued to progress in his left arm to the point where he felt like he was touching an electric fence and the pain in his neck worsened so he was unable to look up. It was affecting his quality of life not allowing him to work, enjoy sports or play with his kids without intense agony. He met...

Dr. Woosik Chung Performs Spine Surgery on Patient to Improve His Quality of Life

Dr. Woosik Chung Performs Spine Surgery on Patient to Improve His Quality of Life

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Beth Bouchard began to experience severe pain in her leg which she assumed was associated with prior medical conditions. One day, at her son’s doctor appointment, she relayed her symptoms to his physician with hopes she would point her in a direction and she referred her to Dr. Shay Bess, spine surgeon at Denver International Spine Center at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s. She got right in to see Dr. Bess and was impressed with how detailed he was to collect her history and medical information. Dr. Bess...

Dr. Shay Bess Performs Spine Surgery and Gives Patient Back her Life

Dr. Shay Bess Performs Spine Surgery and Gives Patient Back her Life

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