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12th Annual Pediatric Spine Symposium: Best in Class Non-Operative Care!

June 19, 2026

Proud to see such a strong Columbia presence at the 12th Annual Pediatric Spine Symposium: Best in Class Non-Operative Care! It was a wonderful opportunity to come together as a team, and represent Columbia’s continued commitment to advancing pediatric spine care.

Thank you to all of our speakers, colleagues, and contributors for sharing their knowledge, research, and dedication to improving pediatric spine care. A special thank you to my co-directors Prachi Bakarania, DPT, Amber Sentell Mizerik, PA, and William Campos for their leadership and commitment to making this initiative a success.

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June Is Scoliosis Awareness Month

June Is Scoliosis Awareness Month

Throughout Scoliosis Awareness Month, we will feature cases and stories from our inspiring patients who share their scoliosis journey. We will also focus on advances being made in the pediatric scoliosis field, as we are always striving to improve care and outcomes for our patients.

New “Mastering Pediatric Spinal Deformity” Book

New “Mastering Pediatric Spinal Deformity” Book

New book by Dr. Vitale and colleagues | This practical, user-friendly guide is designed for neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons with an interest in pediatric spinal deformity. While multiple definitive, high-density textbooks exist in this field, this book is formatted as a concise, tactical resource.

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The Renewal of Return: A Grateful Sabbatical

The Renewal of Return: A Grateful Sabbatical

As I prepare to return to the operating room and the office, I look back on this ten-week “forced sabbatical” with deep gratitude: gratitude to my surgeon and friend, Christopher Ahmad; to my partners for covering for me; and to my patients whose schedules were disrupted.

The Family Salute (A Sabbatical Story)

The Family Salute (A Sabbatical Story)

One of my absolute top goals during my sabbatical was to take advantage of space and to spend more focused time with my family. My regular work schedule, while incredibly rewarding, meant that my days often started before my boys woke up…

Michael G. Vitale MD MPH

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Specializing in Complex Pediatric Scoliosis
Ana Lucia Professor of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery,
Columbia University Medical Center