SElf Navigate Your Scoliosis
Begin by using our free resources to self-navigate your scoliosis education. Then, choose consults, remote curve monitoring and online physiotherapy to dive deeper.
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At Navigating Scoliosis, we are dedicated to providing you with carefully curated resources that will make it easier for you to manage your scoliosis. From 60+ long-format YouTube interviews with top spine surgeons, orthotists and physiotherapists, to access to Dr. Lee's private Facebook group, we have everything you need to successfully self-navigate in an organized way.
"Great presentation with great cases. ”... Evren Akpinar
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Research your scoliosis with my 60+ interviews with the world's top scoliosis spine surgeons, physiotherapists and orthotists all in one place.
This video resource is really a timeline of my search for treatment options for my son's severe scoliosis. With so many miracle cures and misinformation on the internet, I decided to share these interviews with the scoliosis community to provide front line expert medical insight on treating scoliosis.
Now you can use these long format interviews on bracing, Schroth/PSSE, non-fusion (VBT/ASC/ApiFix), fusion and hybrid fusion/VBT surgery options to research the best fit for your situation. You can literally use this channel to educate your self about scoliosis for free. I've written a self help guide on which YouTube interviews to watch to get you up to speed for your particular scoliosis situation. Download below.
"Thank you for taking the time for this interview and allowing the information to be shared to the general public. I have learned so much in the one month that my son has been diagnosed and that would not have been possible without true experts reporting their scientific evidence-based findings. Parents are often stuck with the emotional weight of making the “right decision”... kararice9756
Spine Surgeons:
Dr. Bob Cho , MD, Pediatric Spine Surgeon, Chief of Surgery Shriners Hospital for Children, Pasadena
Dr. Michelle Cameron Welborn , MD, Pediatric Spine Surgeon, Chief of Surgery Shriners Hospital for Children, Portland
DrNoelle Larson , Pediatric spine surgeon, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
Dr. Stephanie Da Paz , MD, Spine Surgeon, Eifelklinik St. Brigida, Germany
Dr Mike Selby , MD, Pediatric/Adult complex spine surgeon, South Australia
Dr. Baron Lonner , Pediatric/Adult surgeon, Professor of surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC
Dr. Ron El-Hawary , Pediatric surgeon, Chief of Orthopedics, IWK Health Centre, Professor of Surgery Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada
Dr. Jean Claude de Mauroy , MD, Lyon, France
Dr. Ryan Goodwin , MD, MBA, Pediatric spine surgeon, Assoicate Professor of surgery, Cleveland Clinic
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Alanay, MD, Pediatric and Adult spine surgeon, Director Comprehensive Spine Center at Acibadem Maslak Hospital
Dr. Darryl Antonacci MD Facs, Institute for Spine and Scoliosis, New Jersey
Dr. John Braun, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
Physiotherapists:
Deborah Turnbull , PT, Twickenham, UK
Andrea Lebel , PT, Ottawa, Canada
Hagit Berdishevsky , DPT, NYC and Israel
Marissa M. Muccio , PT, South Carolina, NJ, NY, Tx
Walter Ramos, PT, Virginia and Florida
Esther De Ru , PT, The Netherlands
Nikos Karavidas. PT, Athens, Greece
Orthotists:
Luke Stikeleather , Orthotist, Virginia
Walter Ramos , Orthotist, Virgina and Florida
more experts incoming. 👍
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Join my private Facebook group and chat with expert scoliosis spine surgeons, PT's and orthotists.
My private Facebook group is a 'one of a kind' scoliosis resource.
The experts in this group include top scoliosis spine surgeons, orthotists and physiotherapists from around the world who are available to answer your questions on surgery, bracing and exercise. Where else can you interact with the best international healthcare practitioners for free?
We also have experienced scoliosis patients and families that can share how they too navigated their scoliosis treatment.
Just post your case and receive insight from frontline scoliosis healthcare experts.
"I’ve joined your FB group since my initial email, and it’s been really helpful hearing other people’s journeys as we begin to navigate our own."
FB member
"First off – a huge thank you Dr Lee for this group. What an awesome resource for those of us navigating everything. I’m very appreciative!"
FB member
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Time is of the essence? Schedule a virtual meeting with Dr. Derek Lee to 'fast track' a personalized scoliosis treatment strategy.
If you prefer to 'fast track' the process and get an unbiased perspective on the best scoliosis treatment options for your situation, book a consult with Dr. Derek Lee.
Together, you and Dr. Lee will plan a strategy to navigate and monitor your scoliosis. Both conservative treatment (bracing, Schroth, etc) and surgical non-fusion (non-fusion (VBT, ASC, ApiFix), surgical fusion and surgical fusion/VBT hybrid options based upon your specific scoliosis case (age, Cobb angle, etc) and location throughout the world.
Dr. Lee has an extensive world wide network of scoliosis healthcare professionals that he can introduce you to.
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Monitor scoliosis curve progression remotely from your home without harmful x-rays.
For families and patients affected by scoliosis, we always worry about curve progression. Now, we have access to smartphone and AI technology to accurately monitor curve status (reduction, stable, progression) between x-rays. This gives us peace of mind.
Additionally, Dr. Derek Lee can remotely monitor his patients on a regularly scheduled basis for signs of scoliosis curve changes. To receive an invite for the Scoliosis Monitoring App, click the button
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Sign up for our Online
Scoliosis Physiotherapy Exercises and Daily Routines for children and adults.
Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSSE) are designed specifically for each individual's type of scoliosis curve(s). Only an experienced and fully certified physiotherapist can safely assess and train a person with scoliosis. A regular physiotherapist does not have this specialized training.
Access online physiotherapy programs tailored to your specific needs. Strengthen your spine and improve mobility from the comfort of home. These safe programs are available for adolescents and adults.
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Tap into Dr. Lee's Local and International Scoliosis Referral Network for qualified and experienced surgeons, orthotists and physiotherapists you can trust.
Often, it's challenging to know if your surgeon, orthotist or physiotherapist is actually good. That's one of the reason's I started interviewing respected scoliosis healthcare experts.
Is the surgeon familiar with the latest non-fusion surgical options like VBT and ApiFix? Does the orthotist actually make the brace themselves or scans and sends the data to a lab? Is the physiotherapist actually certified and if so, which certification is the best?
For access to Dr. Lee's local Greater Toronto Area or International scoliosis healthcare network, click the button below.
COMING SOON!
Explore current scoliosis treatment consensus on bracing, exercise and surgery.
Coming Soon:
Walter Ramos, CO, PT
Orthotist Advisor
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Dr. Hagit Berdishevsky, DPT
Physiotherapist Advisor
Coming Soon:
Dr. Mike Selby, MD
Pediatric/Adult Spine
Surgeon Advisor