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April Is Safety in Spine Surgery Month

April 1, 2026

Welcome to April—Safety in Spine Surgery Month

The Safety in Spine Surgery Project (S3P) has an exciting month ahead, featuring educational content from leading experts across the field, all centered on advancing safety in spine surgery and improving patient outcomes.

Our goal is to build awareness, share best practices, and continue moving the field forward through collaboration and education.

Hear from Dr. Michael Vitale, Founder of S3P, as he kicks things off with a video preview of what’s ahead.

This year brings new, patient-focused videos designed to support conversations before and after surgery—helping build confidence, set expectations, and improve outcomes.

We look forward to continuing this conversation throughout the month and hope you will join us in June for the 11th Annual Safety in Spine Surgery Summit in New York City.

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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