Metal Rods Support DU Gymnast’s Comeback

By Kathy Walsh
DENVER (CBS4) – Her career almost ended because of painful leg fractures. But this year, a talented gymnast scored a first for the University of Denver thanks to her determination and the expertise of an orthopedic surgeon at UCHealth.
Nina McGee flies through the air like it’s easy. For 20 years, she has been tumbling and twisting, leaping and loving it. A nervous babysitter got her started.
Nina McGee (credit: CBS)
“She finally told my mom, ‘You need to p