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Michael Vitale, MD MPH, Pediatric Scoliosis Orthopaedic Doctor

Dr. Michael G. Vitale is an orthopaedic spine surgeon who specializes in the non-operative (e.g. bracing, Schroth) and operative treatment of complex pediatric scoliosis, kyphosis, AIS (Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis) and other spine conditions. He performs approximately 200 scoliosis procedures every year on young children and teens. Read Reviews >

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Dr. Vitale's Titles & Positions

Ana Lucia Professor of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery
Vice Chair, Quality and Strategy, Orthopedic Surgery
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Director, Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics
Chief, Pediatric Spine and Scoliosis Service
MORGAN STANLEY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF NEWYORK-PRESBYTERIAN

Safety in Spine Surgery Project

Dr. Vitale founded The Safety in Spine Surgery Project (S3P) in 2016 to help improve safety in spine surgery across the nation. Its mission is to identify ways to enhance the safety and sustainability of spine surgery and work with stakeholders in spine surgery to prevent harm.

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Greta's Incredible Journey

There is nothing Greta can't do, from dance to helping others like her thrive through her incredible talents. Watch her videos and learn her story.

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Browse Helpful Scoliosis Books, Videos, and More

Explore Dr. Vitale's useful links section for a variety of helpful materials to help guide you through this journey.

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Halo + Posterior Spinal Fusion and Instrumentation Case | Hamzy

This is a 13 year old with a complicated medical history including TAPVR, ASD, and PDA (all cardiac) that was repaired on day 9 of life. He was having daily back pain. He had an attempted spinal fusion at an outside hospital but because of complications due to an allergy, ...

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Scoliosis Patient Story | Competitive Dancer Back on Stage

Emma is a 13 year old competitive dancer; performing jazz, tap, lyrical, ballet, and modern dance! She came to see Dr. Vitale when she was first diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis at age 12. At that time her main curve was already 53 degrees.

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Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering (AVBT) Case & Surgical Procedure

Vertebral Body Tethering is a growth modulation technique similar to vertebral stapling. This technique is different in that it involves placing pedicle screws in the anterior vertebral bodies. This is typically done thorascopically. The screws are attached to each other with a flexible, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cable ...

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Spine Fusion Case Study | Samantha P.

Samantha's curve was impacting her quality of life, so Dr. Vitale proceeded with a spinal fusion and instrumentation. She went from a 55 degree curve that was causing deformity and back pain to a 15 degree curve. “Dr. Vitale not only fused my spine, he gave me back my dreams!"

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New App: Helpful Scoliosis Resource for Families

My team and I developed this unique application to allow you and your family to measure and keep track of your child's curve and to provide some additional functionality and information that we hope you will find helpful.

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MAGEC PEDIATRIC SCOLIOSIS Case Study | Meghan

Meghan is a healthy young girl who was diagnosed with Early Onset Scoliosis when she was 6 years old. Meghan came to see Dr. Vitale soon after she was diagnosed. At that visit her main thoracic curve measured 61 degrees.

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Spine Fusion Case Study | Fatoumata D.

Fatoumata was 8 years old when she first presented to our office. At that time, she had a 15 degree thoracic curve and a 15 degree lumbar curve. Her curve progressed to almost 30 degrees so she started bracing with...

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Patient FAQs

Q: Patients often ask, "Why is there a difference of opinion among surgeons as to when patients require spinal fusion surgery?"

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News

News about scoliosis treatments, support resources and Dr. Vitale’s educational events

Dr. Vitale Honored with Bent Not Broken Award | TPFF Paige Fraser Gala >

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Resources

Dr. Vitale’s educational resources including his new scoliosis book and Scolio App

New informative scoliosis book and Scolio App just released! >

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Stories

Read patient stories about their real-life struggles with scoliosis and how Dr. Vitale helped them

"Having the ability to ask questions is priceless, and there’s always been someone there from Dr. Vitale’s team or NYP every step of the way" >

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Director, Pediatric Orthopaedics at Columbia University Medical Center committed to delivering the best spine care possible to kids

Dr. Michael G. Vitale @mgv16 ·

27 Nov

Save the date for Spine Safety Summit 2024!
@nyphospital @columbiaspine @OrthoColumbia

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16 Nov

So honored to be given the "Bent But Not Broken" award by the amazing Paige Fraser Foundation- creating opportunities for health and wellness for emerging artists and at risk people with physical or behavioral health problems. @nyphospital @ColumbiaOrtho https://thepaigefraserfoundation.org/

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8 Nov

Strong showing by our Columbia Peds Spine team receiving two of four PSSG grants at the 17th annual Intl Congress of Early Onset Scoliosis in Charleston SC!

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Dr. Michael G. Vitale @mgv16 ·

7 Nov

Humbled to serve as a keynote speaker with Drs Stuart Weinstein, Dr Buddy Savoie, Dr Christopher Ahmad at the request of New Zealand Ortho Society President Haemish Crawford. Great group, great organization, great leader.