Dr. Yizhar Floman, ApiFix Non-Fusion Scoliosis Surgery, interviewed by Dr. Derek Lee 

This interview is for educational purposes and covers information provided by Dr. Yizhar Floman, MD, regarding his opinions on Apifix Non-Fusion Scoliosis Surgery. This video is not an endorsement. Viewers should consult their physicians and treating team accordingly. See highlights via time stamps below. What drove the innovation for developing ApiFix? 00:33 Origin and development of ApiFix. 1:39 Development of the ApiFix ratchet system and poly-axial joints. 3:07 Evolution of ApiFix technology and technique over time. 4:36 ApiFix uses traction and lateral pressure to gain max correction during surgery. 6:37 ApiFix - impact on sagittal/coronal planes and rotation. 7:09 Perspective on RASO, vertebral and disc wedging as drivers of scoliosis. 8:29 ApiFix has shown to produce vertebrae bone remodelling/modulation. 9:34 Long term studies indicating vertebrae remodelling at Risser 0-1 maturity. 10:10 Curve type parameters for ApiFix. 11:12 Apifix parameters for immature spines. 11:36 Details of Apifix 2 year follow up study with immature spines. 12:24 Lower 35 degree Cobb angle threshold for Lenke 5 curves can be used with ApiFix. 13:12 ApiFix parameters for mature spines. 13:56 ApiFix data on mature spine results. 14:35 ApiFix acceptance with spine surgeons. 15:25 USA ApiFix study. 16:47 What are the factors that lead to better ApiFix success outcomes? 17:27 Selective one level fusion with ApiFix. 18:29 Perspective on the future of ApiFix. 19:30 ApiFix for immature spines is a new concept. An internal brace that can be removed at spine maturity. 20:24 Will ApiFix increase levels or use multiple devices? 21:00 Dr. Floman's closing comments. 22:02 facebook.com/groups/11982... drdereklee.com/