Walter Ramos, CO, PT, on Scoliosis Bracing FAQs, interviewed by Dr. Derek Lee

This interview is for educational purposes and covers information provided by Walter Ramos, CO, PT, regarding his opinions on scoliosis bracing. This video is not an endorsement. Viewers should consult their physicians and treating team accordingly.
See highlights via timestamps below.
0:00 Introduction
3:15 Scoliosis Bracing: Most Frequently Asked Questions
5:56 What would happen if scoliosis in not braced?
10:32 Does scoliosis bracing work?
13:49 Effective hours in brace.
17:19 Effective In-Brace correction.
20:29 3 types of scoliosis patients and families.
30:50 What is the Goal of scoliosis bracing?
34:00 Different brace styles.
43:08 TLSO vs Rigo Cheneau bracing schools.
1:03:12 Not about the brace. About competency of practitioner.
1:09:18 Case presentation 1: 13.4 year old female.
1:13:28 Case presentation 2: 10 year old female.
1:19:27 Case presentation 3: 12.5 year old male.
1:22:00 Case presentation 4: 15 year old male.
1:25:02 Why do scoliosis braces fail?
1:28:31 How effective is bracing of curves
greater than 40 degrees?
1:31:02 Does it really matter what type of brace if in-brace compliance is greater 18 hours/day?
1:33:48 Does it matter if the brace is fabricated by an orthotist?
1:35:22 5 Levels of scoliosis bracing competency.
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[@escapelina]

That is such a valuable interview! Mr Ramos has a deep understanding of how bracing works and is truly passionate about it. I liked a lot the fact, he noted that there is a discrepancy between what he sees in his practice and what is officially supported by studies.

[@dianawarren1210]

I had found my scoliosis when I was in the 6th grade when they did the school screenings then I went through the braces and now it's back to a 45° angle once the next thing and I am 45 years old now