Category: News & Updates

SRS News—Dr. Vitale at the 58th Annual SRS Meeting

Posted on September 19, 2023

In early September, 2023, Dr. Vitale attended and participated in the SRS (Scoliosis Research Society) Annual Meeting. Dr. Vitale moderated a case discussion on Early Onset Scoliosis on Wednesday, 9/6. In Thursday's session, "Complication Avoidance and Post-Op Considerations," Dr. Vitale gave a presentation entitled, "Complication Avoidance." Read More

Save the Date: 10th Annual Symposium On The Pediatric Spine—Non-Operative Treatment

Posted on August 23, 2023

Announcing: The 10th Annual Pediatric Spine: Best in Class Non-Operative Treatment for Scoliosis CME | June 20, 2024. This interactive course is an opportunity to learn about state-of-the-art, non-operative treatment of scoliosis across the ages. Read More

Greta’s Heroic Journey Video

Posted on July 17, 2023

“Greta is a straight-A student, plays piano, and loves to dance, but she was born with a condition that caused her spine to curve and stopped her lungs from functioning. Our Och Spine Team and NewYork-Presbyterian performed a series of major surgeries to correct her severe scoliosis. Most recently, we performed a spinal fusion to straighten the curve in her spine, which allows her to live a fuller life.” —Dr. Michael Vitale Read More

Dr. Vitale Speaks at Curvy Girls Scoliosis International Convention

Dr. Michael Vitale was happy to attend and speak at the Curvy Girls Scoliosis International Convention, June, 2023. Curvy Girls from all over the world came together for a weekend of empowerment, learning, and community building. Read More

Curvy Girls Announces New Book—Features Chapter by Dr. Vitale

Posted on June 20, 2023

June 19, 2023, Dr. Vitale and his team were excited to attend the Curvy Girls biennial conference in Long Island. At the conference, Curvy Girls celebrated the release of their latest book: "Straight Talk Scoliosis: The Journey Continues.” In this new book, Dr. Vitale gives his perspective on scoliosis and its treatment. Read More

Pediatric Spine Study Group (PSSG) Annual Report 2022

Posted on June 14, 2023

2022 was truly a positive, transformational year for the Pediatric Spine Foundation—a fact obvious to anyone who attended the 16th Annual International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS) in Rome this year. For the past five years, we have worked to unite our two legacy study groups, and to make ICEOS the must-attend meeting for all who care for children with complex spine deformities. Read More

Discover More About Scoliosis Awareness Month & Resources

Posted on June 13, 2023

June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month. Its purpose is to highlight the need for public education, early detection, and awareness about scoliosis and its prevalence within the community. The National Scoliosis Awareness Month campaign also brings together scoliosis patients, families, ... Read More

9th Annual Symposium on the Pediatric Spine—Non-Operative Treatment

Posted on June 02, 2023

The Ninth Annual Pediatric Spine: Best in Class Non-Operative Treatment for Scoliosis CME is an opportunity to learn about state-of-the-art, non-operative treatment of scoliosis across the ages. Read More

Advances in Pediatric Orthopedics: Personal Perspectives: Creating a Novel Self-Reported Questionnaire for Patients with EOS

Posted on May 25, 2023

Established in 2016, the 24-item Early-Onset Scoliosis Questionnaire (EOSQ-24) has become an important outcome measure that assesses the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with early onset scoliosis and the impact of their care on their families. Read More

Dr. Vitale Serves as Virtual Speaker for “Quality and Safety in Spine Surgery” in Bologna Italy

Posted on May 24, 2023

Dr. Michael Vitale was honored to be a Virtual Speaker at the 13th edition of the training course for operating room personnel “NURSING ROUND” entitled: QUALITY AND SAFETY IN SPINE SURGERY. Read More