Dr. Derek Lee

09/09/2025

NEW INTERVIEW PREMIERE! 🎙️Robot Assisted Spondylolysis Repair in Young Athletes, with Dr. David L. Skaggs of Cedars-Sinai!

Join me for a deep dive interview into the cutting-edge world of pediatric spine surgery. Dr. Skaggs is a true innovator in his field, and he shares incredible insights into his groundbreaking techniques that are changing young lives.

You won't want to miss this conversation! Here are a few highlights to look forward to:
- The "Miracle" of Outpatient Spine Surgery: Learn how Dr. Skaggs uses robotics to repair spinal fractures in young athletes through a tiny 2cm incision, allowing them to go home the same day.
- Function Over a "Perfect" X-Ray: Dr. Skaggs explains his philosophy on treating high-grade spinal conditions, prioritizing a patient's safety and return to function over correcting an image.
- Honest Lessons from the OR: In a fascinating and transparent discussion, Dr. Skaggs shares cases where things didn't go as planned and the importance of having the manual skills to adapt when technology falters.
- Helping Elite Athletes Return to Play: Hear the inspiring stories of young athletes who faced career-ending injuries but returned to surfing, professional baseball, and D1 gymnastics pain-free.
- The Future of Surgical Training: Is there a risk of new surgeons losing the critical "feel" of surgery by relying too heavily on robotics? Dr. Skaggs weighs in on this important debate.

Time Stamp:
00:00 Robot Assisted Spondylolysis Repair in Young Athletes with Dr. David Skaggs, MD
01:03 Robotics in Pediatric Spine Surgery
02:01 Robot-Assisted Spondylolysis Repair in Young Athletes
05:25 Outpatient Pediatric Spine Surgery
07:16 Challenges and Solutions in Robotic Surgery
08:08 Surgical Training and Robotics
11:32 Case Study: Robot-Assisted Larger Spondy Gap Repair
13:48 Robot Assisted High-Grade Spondylolisthesis Surgery

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08/15/2025

Dr. Rigo's wisdom: Maximum correction isn't always optimal correction.⁣
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Chasing 50% when the spine gives you 30% creates compensatory problems. Sometimes 20% correction with compliance beats aggressive overcorrection.⁣
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Full interview: https://youtu.be/Pv5mRNQl21E 🎯

08/05/2025

Dr. Rigo's clinical insight: Not every scoliosis curve should be braced.⁣
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Large rib humps with lordotic thoracic components are contraindications for bracing - it can worsen deformity and increase instability.⁣
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Decision-making goes beyond Cobb angles to structural assessment. 📊

07/28/2025

Erin and Sean dropped by on Saturday for a treatment. What a great day for a ride from downtown Toronto to my Markham clinic. I want to be Erin and Sean when I grow up. They are too COOL!! 😎

07/25/2025

Dr. Rigo's research confirms what we know: scoliosis bracing is dose-dependent.⁣
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While nighttime braces may seem convenient, full-time bracing delivers superior results for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with high progression risk. Consistent wear matters. 📊

07/17/2025

A grateful shout out to my patients for their thank you's! Amazing! Delicious!! ☺️

06/14/2025

06/08/2025

Kulsoom, thanks for gifting us this absolutely adorable chicken!! 🥰 So cute we did a quick photoshoot outside the Markham clinic. 📸

I know it's a very long drive from Guelph to Markham just to see us. It's been an honour to serve you and your family members all these years!! :)

06/08/2025

Thanks, Kulsoom, for gifting me this absolutely adorable chicken!! 🥰

We did a little photo shoot on the Markham clinic windowsill. So cute!

I know it's a very long drive from Guelph to Markham. Thanks for allowing me to serve you all of these years!! 🙂

06/03/2025

Happy June Scoliosis Awareness Month from the Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation! Please know that you are not alone. Let's work together to raise awareness and spread the word.

Sign up for our upcoming webinar (June 26th) for FREE: https://www.settingscoliosisstraight.org/event/2025-you-are-not-alone-patients-2-patients-webinar/?event_date=2025-06-26

06/03/2025

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month!!

For followers who are not aware, feel free to join and share my private scoliosis facebook group who's experts include vetted world class spine surgeons, orthotists and PTs.

We have just over 4.2K members and growing. This is a very unique group where anyone can ask questions, present cases to scoliosis experts and get feedback. As far as I know, this group is the most scientifically based scoliosis Facebook group existing and I'm proud to have created this community.

My thanks go out to my moderators, scoliosis experts and all members of the community who have made it so successful!

Join here. :)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1198200727630801

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03/06/2025

JUST RELEASED: My Game-Changing Scoliosis Interview with Dr. Brian Smith on MPHOS!

Hey scoliosis community! 👋 I'm SUPER excited to share my latest interview that could transform how you understand your child's scoliosis journey!

Dr. Brian Smith, MD just sat down with me to explain MPHOS - the Modified Proximal Humerus Ossification System that's revolutionizing how doctors predict curve progression! 🔍📈
💯 If you've ever been frustrated trying to understand:

"How long will my child need this brace?"
"Will the curve get worse after treatment?"
"How do doctors REALLY decide when surgery is needed?"
..this interview FINALLY gives you clear answers!
Dr. Smith breaks down exactly how skeletal maturity is assessed and what it means for YOUR treatment decisions. He explains everything in simple terms that actually make sense!
🎬 MUST-WATCH MOMENTS:

00:57 - The "aha moment" behind developing MPHOS
06:31 - The truth about bracing duration (not what you think!)
11:29 - The formula that predicts curve progression with amazing accuracy
13:57 - The game-changing takeaways every parent needs to know

If you're navigating treatment decisions right now, you NEED to watch this!
TAG a scoliosis parent who needs this info! ⬇️
SHARE to spread this knowledge to families who need it! ❤️

This interview is for educational purposes and covers information provided by Dr. Brian Smith, MD, regarding his opinions on scoliosis and MPHOS.This video i...