Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc

Corporate Health and Wellness Doctor for Rogers Communications. Scoliosis education advocate. Pain and stress nerd.

[Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc @drdereklee]

Join my private Facebook which brings scoliosis healthcare practitioners and families/patients affected by scoliosis together in one community.

https://t.co/QKDaDAkhkQ

[Scoliosis Research Society @SRS_org]

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

[Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc @drdereklee]

⚡ 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👇
https://t.co/6WeJyfu2u6

[Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc @drdereklee]

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

[Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc @drdereklee]

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

[Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc @drdereklee]

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: https://t.co/PI8biJYwGl
#Kyphosis #Scoliosis

[Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc @drdereklee]

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: https://t.co/PI8biJYwGl

[Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc @drdereklee]

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.

[Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc @drdereklee]

🎥 Full interview here: https://t.co/IIbvATh6zN
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

[Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc @drdereklee]

🚀 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.
🎥 https://t.co/IIbvATh6zN

[Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc @drdereklee]

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.

[Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc @drdereklee]

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

[Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc @drdereklee]

@godofprompt Send

[Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc @drdereklee]

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

[Dr. Derek Lee, DC, RAc @drdereklee]

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!
https://t.co/ca4aZYSwCJ

[Ron El-Hawary @RonHawary]

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