Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc

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The Welcome Reception was a HIT tonight! Attendees had the chance to explore cutting-edge innovations while networking and browsing the Exhibit Hall. #SRSIMAST26 #IMAST26 #SRSinToronto

⚡ Paper #48: A machine learning model that detects intraoperative neurological changes a remarkable 35 minutes earlier than clinical teams! Check out the papers at this link👇 srs.org/Files/IMAST/IM…

🧠 Paper #49: A deep learning AI approach that outperforms experienced spine surgeons in accurately predicting non-idiopathic scoliosis straight from plain radiographs.

Exciting Tech Updates: IMAST 2026 Scoliosis Innovations! 🤖🚀 I’m blown away by the future of scoliosis care being presented at the 33rd IMAST in Toronto. Here is the cutting-edge research I'll be tracking on the floor: #Scoliosis #IMAST2026 #MedTech #AI #SpineSurgery

3. VBT cautions. Dr. Skaggs helped develop vertebral body tethering. He shares where it works (lumbar motion) & where risks remain (thoracic, disc compression). His honesty helps families make informed choices. 🎥 Full interview: youtu.be/BiuGmTIUytk #Kyphosis #Scoliosis

2. Sagittal alignment matters. Research shows pain is more linked to alignment (kyphosis/lordosis balance) than curve size. Restoring thoracic kyphosis = improved posture, confidence & less long-term pain risk.

I sat down with world-renowned spine surgeon Dr. David Skaggs to cover simple solutions & big surgical insights: A 60-sec daily exercise that can change posture Why sagittal alignment impacts pain The truth about VBT, Vertebral Body Tethering 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/BiuGmTIUytk

🎥 Full interview here: youtu.be/0E5FLIWj6oo If you’re a parent, patient, or professional, this will help you see how robotics is reshaping spine surgery for young athletes. #SpineSurgery #Robotics #Spondylolisthesis #YoungAthletes #ScoliosisEducation

I’m a chiropractor, TCM acupuncturist & parent of a child with scoliosis. I’m not a surgeon— I’m an advocate for education. My goal: bring families world-class insights from experts like Dr. Skaggs.

🚀 New Interview! 🚨 New Interview 🚨 Robot-assisted surgery is transforming care for young athletes with spondylolisthesis. I sat down with Dr. David Skaggs, a leading pediatric spine surgeon, to unpack what this means for patients & families. 🎥 youtu.be/0E5FLIWj6oo

Just learned something wild from Dr. Manuel Rigo 🤯⁣ ⁣ If you have a big rib hump + lordotic thoracic curve, bracing might actually make scoliosis WORSE.⁣ ⁣ Sometimes doing nothing is better than doing something 💭⁣ ⁣ This changes everything I thought I knew about treatment

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Key timestamps: 00:57 - Evolution of MPHOS 06:31 - Truth about bracing duration 11:29 - Formula predicting progression Must-watch for #scoliosis families making treatment decisions. Knowledge changes everything! #MPHOS #SpineHealth #ScoliosisAwareness

Just interviewed Dr. Brian Smith on MPHOS—game-changing method for predicting scoliosis progression! 🔍 This system helps doctors predict which curves need treatment with remarkable accuracy. No more guessing! youtu.be/R1YLlDcVCoc

Congrats to Flavia and Ahmad, two amazing peds ortho fellows from @IWKHealth. Akbarnia Award winning research at the International Congress of Early Onset Scoliosis!