Dr Derek Lee, DC, RAc, How to Navigate Scoliosis

This interview is for educational purposes and covers information provided by Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc regarding his opinions on navigating scoliosis. This video is not an endorsement. Viewers should consult their physicians and treating team accordingly. See highlights via timestamps below. 0:00 Introduction 2:06 How I navigated scoliosis treatment for my son. 3:27 Scoliosis Diagnosis - Shock & Guilt. 4:47 Delayed surgical consultation and bracing. 6:17 Frustration leads to action. 7:11 Probability of curve progression. 9:20 A comprehensive approach to treating scoliosis. 12:10 Researching conservative (non-surgical) treatment options. 13:03 Working through scoliosis bracing options. 13:47 Daily Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE). 14:15 Desperate to avoid surgery. 15:31 Research surgical options after brace failure. 16:29 Searching for surgical treatment consensus: fusion vs non-fusion. 18:03 Interviewed multiple top surgeons to find the most accurate and current info. 16:29 Birth of my YouTube Scoliosis Spine Surgeon Interviews. 20:01 We chose VBT non-fusion scoliosis surgery. 21:02 When to choose fusion and non-fusion surgical options. 21:53 Origin of my unique private scoliosis Facebook group. 23:26 Navigating Scoliosis Tips. Q & A 27:24 Do surgeons offer virtual consultations? 28:42 How to get up to speed quickly on scoliosis treatment options? 30:41 Thoughts on scolismart bootcamps. 33:23 Thoughts on bracing compliance? 36:10 How did you motivate your son to do his scoliosis exercises? 37:28 Access to adult scoliosis surgeons. 39:17 What was recovery like post VBT surgery? 40:38 Post VBT exercises? 41:46 Do I have a check list of questions to ask surgeons? 43:24 Sagittal plane treatment options for thoracic hypokyphosis (flat back). 46:24 Leg length discrepancy and transitional vertebrae?   / 1198200727630801   https://drdereklee.com/ https://navigatingscoliosis.com/