Recorded Webinars

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Recorded Webinars

Recorded in 2023

Patients 2 Patients

European

Recorded in 2022

Vertebral Body Tethering

Japan & Singapore

Patients 2 Patients

Eastern European

India Webinar

Recorded in 2021

Vertebral Body Tethering

Asia & Australia

European

Power Over Scoliosis Webinar

Ask The Expert

COVID-19 & Scoliosis

Recorded in 2020

Patients 2 Patients

Power Over Scoliosis

Patients 2 Patients

Webinar recorded on Oct 12, 2023

This webinar covers information on long-term follow-up for AIS patients and discusses quality of life after spinal fusion surgery.

Topics Include:

• Scoliosis 101 – Dr. Amit Jain


• Long-Term Follow-Up for AIS. Presented by Dr. Javier Pizones


• Comparison of Disc and Face Joint Degeneration and Quality of Life in AIS Patients. Presented by Dr. Meric Enercan


• Trunk Flexibility 10 Years After Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). Presented by Dr. Masuki Ohashi


• Spinal Fusion Patient Story – Eve Moll


• Spinal Fusion Patient Story – Lindsay Ellingson

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Webinar recorded on Jun 28, 2023

SSS feels that communication and mutual understanding between patients, families, and health professionals are fundamental in empowering patients and families to make informed decisions regarding their spinal deformity care.

Topics Include:

• Scoliosis 101: Dr. Nick Fletcher


• Observation & Spinal Fusion Patient Story – Brooke and Miranda


• Bracing Patient Story – Michelle and Kathryn


• Spinal Fusion Patient Story – Ava L.


• Spinal Fusion Patient Story – Amar H.


• Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) Patient Story – Piper K.

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Webinar recorded on Apr 20, 2023

This patient education webinar was created to discuss scoliosis and answer patients’ and their family’s questions.

Topics Include:

• Scoliosis 101 – Dr. Bachmann


• Night Time Bracing – Dr. Castelein


• Day/Nighttime Bracing Patient Story – Ava


• Vertebral Body Tethering – Dr. Dahl


• Returning to Sports following spine fusion and non-fusion – Dr. Mehta


• Posterior/Anterior Spinal Fusion Patient Story – Aisha

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Webinar recorded on Nov 18, 2022

This patient education webinar was created to discuss scoliosis and answer patients’ and their family’s questions.

Topics Include:

• Bridging the information gap for patients and their families – Presented by Derek Lee, DC, RAc


• The latest Tethering research findings – Presented by Baron Lonner, MD


• Factors to consider for VBT vs Spinal Fusion – Presented by Firoz Miyanji, MD


• Spinal Fusion Patient Story – Presented by Sophie Allison


• Ideal patient selection for optimal growth modulation – Presented by Amer Samdani, MD


• VBT Patient Story – Presented by Sydney Borchardt

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Webinar recorded on Aug 19, 2022

This patient education webinar was created to discuss scoliosis and answer patients’ and their family’s questions.

Topics Include:

• Scoliosis 101 – Presented by Steven Hwang, MD


• Braist-Calc Website: Presented by Lori Dolan, PhD


• Diagnosed and treatment of AIS: Presented by Jun Takahashi, MD


• Patient Story: Presented by Saori Mori


• Scoliosis and Radiation: Presented by Lau Leok Lim, MD


• Patient Story: Presented by Elizabeth Gostelow

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Webinar recorded on Jun 30, 2022

This webinar provides the opportunity for patients to communicate with other patients that have already been through various scoliosis treatments.

Topics Include:

• Scoliosis 101 – Presented by Joshua Pahys, MD


• How to be successful with wearing your brace and how to feel comfortable/fashionable!: Presented by Lillian Reynolds


• Spinal Fusion Patient – Pre/Post-surgery: What to expect before surgery & how to prepare yourself for life after surgery: Presented by Amar Hammad


• Spinal Fusion Patient – Dealing with self-image: Presented by Skyler Reid


• Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) – What’s it like to have VBT & how I made the decision to proceed with this new procedure: Presented by Keegan Connor

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Webinar recorded on Apr 27, 2022

This patient education webinar was created to discuss scoliosis and answer patients’ and their family’s questions.

Topics Include:

• Scoliosis 101 – Presented by Suken Shah, MD


• Patient Story – Miray Yüzer


• Growth Modulation and Vertebral Body Tethering – Presented by Caglar Yilgor, MD


• Selective Thoracic Fusion – Presented by Marco Brayda-Bruno, MD


• Treating Spinal Deformity in Eastern Europe – Presented by Vasil Yablanski, MD


• Patient Story – Ioanna Angelova

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Webinar recorded on Feb 18, 2022

This patient education webinar was created to discuss scoliosis and answer patients’ and their family’s questions.

Topics Include:

• Scoliosis 101 – Presented by Suken Shah, MD


• Patient Story – Sneha Swaminathan with her father Dr. Krishnan Swaminathan


• Scoliosis Surgery – What has made it safe now – Presented by Prof. S Rajasekaran, PhD


• Scoliosis: Problem of delayed diagnosis and non-operative treatment challenges in India – Presented by Abhay Nene, MBBS, MS


• Post-op and follow up care following scoliosis surgery in India – Presented by Saumyajit Basu, MS(Orth), DNM(Orth), FRCSEd


• CureSMA Foundation – Moumita Ghosh

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Webinar recorded on Dec 1, 2021

This patient education webinar was created to discuss scoliosis and answer patient’s and their family’s questions.

Topics Include:

• Introduction to SSS – Presented by Suken Shah, MD


• What’s new in Vertebral Body Tethering research? – Presented by Noelle Larson, MD


• Spinal Fusion vs Vertebral Body Tethering Surgery – Presented by Firoz Miyanji, MD


• Unanswered clinical questions about vertebral body tethering – Presented by Joshua Pahys, MD


• Patient Story – Vertebral Body Tethering Patient – Kaitlyn Boyle


• Patient Story – Vertebral Body Tethering Patient – Katie Fitzpatrick

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Webinar recorded on Oct 23, 2021

This patient education webinar was created to discuss scoliosis and answer patient’s and their family’s questions.

Topics Include:

• Introduction to SSS – Presented by Thomas Errico, MD


• Genetics and Scoliosis – Presented by Baron Lonner, MD


• Non-Operative Scoliosis Treatments – Where are they indicated and how successful are they? – Presented by Kenneth Cheung , MD


• Patient Story – Observation – Presented by Grace P. (2021 Olympic Gold Medalist)


• What to Expect and Factors for deciding making with Fusion vs Non-Fusion Surgical Treatment – Presented by Aaron Buckland, MD


• Patient Story – Spinal Fusion – Presented by Leah R. (2021 Miss Florida)


• Patient Story – Vertebral Body Tethering – Presented by Josette C.

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Webinar recorded on Sept 11, 2021

This patient education webinar was created to discuss scoliosis and answer patient’s and their family’s questions.

Topics Include:

• Introduction to SSS – Presented by David Clements, MD


• Patient Story – Halo Gravity Traction – Presented by Molly S.


• Patient Story – Vertebral Body Tethering – Presented by Alice M.


• Genetics and Scoliosis – Presented by Baron Lonner, MD


• What to Expect and Factors for deciding making with Fusion vs Non-Fusion Surgical Treatment – Presented by Ahmet Alanay, MD


• Non-Operative Scoliosis Treatments – Where are they indicated and how successful are they? – Presented by Theo Grivas, MD

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Webinar recorded on June 10, 2021

This patient education webinar was created to discuss scoliosis and answer patient’s and their family’s questions.

Topics Include:

• Introduction to Scoliosis – Presented by Baron Lonner, MD


• Patient Story – Observation – Presented by Sofia M.


• Patient Story – Vertebral Body Tethering – Presented by Alexis T.


• Genetics and Scoliosis – Presented by Harry Shufflebarger, MD


• What to Expect and Factors for deciding making with Fusion vs Non-Fusion Surgical Treatment – Presented by Firoz Miyanji, MD


• Long Term Outcomes of Scoliosis and Pregnancy & Childbirth – Presented by Patrick Cahill, MD

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Webinar recorded on April 8, 2021

This patient education webinar was created to discuss scoliosis and answer patients and their family’s questions.

Topics Include:

• Introduction to Scoliosis – Presented by Tom Errico, MD


• What to Expect at Your First Doctors Visit – Presented by Tom Errico, MD


• The Role of Genetics – Presented by David Clements, MD


• Predicting Curve Progression – Presented by Baron Lonner, MD


• Bracing & Casting – Presented by Amer Samdani, MD


• Surgical Correction – Presented by Suken Shah, MD


• Vertebral Body Tethering – Presented by Amer Samdani, MD

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Webinar recorded on June 18, 2020

This patient education webinar was created to discuss scoliosis and how to deal with it during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Topics Include:

• Introduction to Scoliosis – Presented by Peter Newton, MD


• Increased Pain & Stress Due to COVID-19 – Presented by Amer Samdani, MD


• Risk of COVID-19 with Scoliosis Diagnosis & Evidence Regarding Risk Factors – Presented by David Clements, MD


• Missing Medical Scoliosis Care Appointments Due to COVID-19 & Alternate Options – Presented by Baron Lonner, MD


• Delays in Surgery Due to COVID-19 – Presented by Peter Newton, MD


• Being Stationary – Is It Making My Scoliosis Worse? – Presented by Baron Lonner, MD


• Vertebral Body Tethering – Presented by Amer Samdani, MD

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Webinar recorded on July 23, 2020

This webinar provides the opportunity for patients to communicate with other patients that have already been through various scoliosis treatments.

Topics Include:

• What is Scoliosis? – Presented by Tom Errico, MD


• Diagnosis: How Scared and Alone I Felt When I Found Out… No One Knows How I Feel – Presented by Emm


• Bracing: How I Felt When I Was Told I Had to Wear Brace – Presented by Katie


• Surgery: I Just Found Out I Need To Have Surgery – Presented by Charlee


• Pre-Surgery: What To Expect & How To Prepare – Presented by Charlee


• Post-Surgery: Tips and Tricks – Presented by Emm


• Activities: School, Sports, Fance & More – Presented by Alyssa


• Support: Mental Health & Appearance – Presented by Max

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Webinar recorded on October 8, 2020

Power Over Scoliosis is a family-friendly educational program which brings together a diverse faculty of orthopedic experts and patient ambassadors to help your family successfully navigate your scoliosis journey.

Topics Include:

• What is Scoliosis? – Presented by Peter Newton, MD


• Non-Operative & Alternative Treatments – Presented by Michael Kelly, MD


• Bracing – Presented by Noelle Larson, MD


• Corrective Surgery – Presented by Suken Shah, MD


• Vertebral Body Tethering – Presented by Amer Samdani, MD


• Post-Surgery Outcome – Presented by Patrick Cahill, MD

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Webinar recorded on October 29, 2020

This webinar provides the opportunity for patients to communicate with other patients that have already been through various scoliosis treatments.

Topics Include:

• What is Scoliosis? – Presented by Tom Errico, MD


• Diagnosis: What Now? – Presented by Dr. Sophia Chrisomalis (Scoliosis Parent)


• Bracing: How I Handle Bracing & Going to School – Presented by Rachel (Scoliosis Patient)


• Surgery: Being Prepared – Presented by Amanda (Scoliosis Patient)


• Post Surgery: What You Really Need to Know – Presented by Colleen (Scoliosis Parent)


• Life After Surgery: What I Can and Cannot Do – Presented by Sam (Scoliosis Patient)


• Support: How I Really Feel… Keeping My Feeling Inside – Presented by Lauren (Scoliosis Patient)

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