This interview is for educational purposes and covers information provided by Dr. Megan Johnson, MD, 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
0:53 Paradigm Shift in Scoliosis bracing from holding curves to reducing curves.
5:02 Does bracing affect the vertebrae or are there changes to the discs?
6:20 Nighttime bracing versus full time bracing.
6:37 Providence Nighttime Bracing
8:22 Double Bracing: Nighttime brace + Day time brace.
9:14 When to transition from night time to full time bracing?
10:27 When to start scoliosis bracing?
12:28 Transitioning to full time bracing.
14:56 Brace failure and possible surgery.
16:27 When is the best time to have scoliosis surgery?
18:38 Bracing 40+ degree curves.
20:53 Other bracing styles - Whisper Brace.
23:58 New Brace Registry.
28:06 The future of bracing.

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