Tag: Scoliosis

Curvy Girls Livestream with Dr. Vitale

Posted on August 07, 2017

Mark your calendars for the Curvy Girls Livestream with Dr. Vitale.  It will be a LIVE Q&A session on Thursday, August 10th at 7 PM EST.  Curvy Girls is an International Scoliosis Peer Support.  They have support groups that meet ... Read More

Columbia Orthopedics Conservative Care for Spine & Scoliosis

Posted on June 27, 2017

We are excited to launch our new video about our work at Columbia Orthopedics in Conservative Care for Spine & Scoliosis.  We have a team approach that includes the surgeon, schroth physical therapists, Rigo Cheneau orthotists, PAs/NPs to provide the best ... Read More

Dr. Michael Vitale featured in SOSORT Newsletter

Posted on June 17, 2017

Dr. Michael Vitale was recently featured in the most recent SOSORT Newsletter.  SOSORT is the International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment.  It focuses on the conservative treatment of scoliosis.  June is Scoliosis Awareness Month.  The SOSORT newsletter for this ... Read More

Columbia Orthopedics Non Operative Spine Care Team Presents at SOSORT

Posted on May 08, 2017

Columbia Orthopedics Non Operative Spine Care team members participated in the 12th annual SOSORT conference, which took place in Lyon, France from May 3-6. Three abstracts were accepted for podium presentations at the conference: Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) Utilizing the Schroth Method ... Read More

Dr. Michael Vitale, Course Director, 4th Annual Non Operative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis

Posted on April 04, 2017

The 4th Annual Non Operative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis Conference will take place on May 18, 2017.  It is an opportunity to learn about state of the art, non-operative treatment of scoliosis across the ages. In recent years we have ... Read More

Formetric Machine

Posted on December 09, 2016

Formetric Machine We are excited at Columbia to have a Formetric machine and collaborate with our Schroth Physical therapists to have the most information available to our patients. Read More

EOS Low Dose Xray Machine in Scoliosis Treatment

Posted on December 09, 2016

EOS low dose xray machine for help in scoliosis treatment We have the EOS low dose xray machine at the Children's Hospital office location. Please take some time to learn more about this machine and how we have taken steps to ... Read More

A Closer Look at Children’s Hospital of New York

Posted on November 12, 2016

Research performed by Drs. David Roye and Michael Vitale as a part of the Children’s Spine Foundation has led the study of quality of life for patients with early onset scoliosis. The questionnaire developed by the team at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York-Presbyterian is now used at 29 institutions around the world. Read More

Your Child’s Spine Surgery

Posted on October 27, 2016

What to Expect Dear Parent, Here is a link to an information book that will help you plan spine surgery for your child.  Please review the information and discuss with your Primary Care Provider and any specialists your child sees. We are extremely ... Read More

Spine and Scoliosis Spinal Fusion and Instrumentation

Posted on October 27, 2016

A spinal fusion and instrumentation is recommended in several situations. This includes adolescent scoliosis where the curve has progressed to greater than 50 degrees.  The underlying cause could be idiopathic, congenital or neuromuscular. A spinal fusion and instrumentation is also ... Read More