Category: New Technologies
Save the Date: Sign Up Today for the 12th Annual Best-in-Class Symposium on the Pediatric Spine
Posted on March 31, 2026
Join us Thursday, June 18, 2026, for the 12th annual Best-in-Class Symposium on Non‑operative Scoliosis Treatment — an expanded, must‑attend program featuring a packed agenda and insights from world‑leading experts. Read More
2025 Safety in Spine Surgery Summit Marks a Decade of Guiding Fieldwide Best Practices
Posted on June 27, 2025
When Michael G. Vitale, MD, MPH, chief of pediatric spine surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of Children’s Hospital of New York and Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian, started the Safety in Spine Surgery Summit, his vision was clear: bring together leading experts in adult and pediatric spine surgery to create best practices that reduce complications and enhance patient outcomes. Read More
Reminder: Sign Up Today for the 11th Annual Best-in-Class Symposium on the Non-operative Treatment for Scoliosis
Posted on June 25, 2025
In honor of World Scoliosis Day, June 26th, we are hosting the 11th Annual Best-in-Class Symposium on the Non-operative Treatment for Scoliosis. This forward-thinking symposium brings together world-renowned leaders in the field to collaborate on innovative non-operative treatments for scoliosis. Read More
Dr. Vitale Presents at POSNA Annual Meeting
Posted on May 20, 2025
May 14–16, 2025 | “VIVA LAS VEGAS!!” Our POSNA team formally welcomes you to this entertaining and exciting city. Our local host, Dr. David Stewart, and our Program Committee, chaired by Dr. Julie Samora, have planned quite a show. Read More
SOSORT | Our Team Shares Research on Bracing, Mental Health in Children with Scoliosis
Posted on April 28, 2025
The 20th Annual SOSORT International Congress | This milestone annual meeting brings together leading experts to share the latest research, innovative treatment approaches, and best practices in conservative scoliosis management. Networking with global specialists fosters collaboration and advances patient care through evidence-based research. Read More
10th Annual Best-in-Class Symposium on the Non-operative Treatment for Scoliosis
Posted on October 04, 2024
Thursday, September 26, 2024, 10th Annual Best-in-Class Symposium on the Non-operative Treatment for Scoliosis was hosted at the Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center, 173 Fort Washington Avenue in New York, NY. Read More
Dr. Vitale’s Recent Scoliosis Research Publications
Posted on June 11, 2024
Scoliosis Awareness Month is the perfect time to put a spotlight on scoliosis research. Dr. Vitale, and fellow colleagues, continue to research solutions in the realm of scoliosis diagnosis and treatment. The focus is on making the lives of patients better and the journey easier. See Dr. Vitale’s publications page for recent progress being made toward these goals. Read More
Advances in Pediatric Orthopedics: Creating a Culture of Safety and Excellence in Pediatric Spine and Scoliosis Surgery
Posted on January 30, 2024
In 2013, Michael G. Vitale, MD, MPH, Chief of Pediatric Spine Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, spearheaded the creation of the Project for Safety in Spine Surgery in 2012. The initial goal was to establish best practices guidelines for averting surgical site infections (SSI) in scoliosis patients, a vexing problem affecting up to 8.5% of patients. Read More
Advances in Pediatric Orthopedics: Improving Treatment for Pediatric Spine Deformity
Posted on February 22, 2023
Pediatric orthopedic surgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital continue to lead national efforts to improve treatment for patients with scoliosis. Two seminal articles published in the Journal of Spine Deformity highlight this work. Read More
Advances in Pediatric Orthopedics: Exercising Due Diligence with New Technologies in Spine Surgery
Posted on January 10, 2023
The practice of spine surgery is undergoing a transformation due to advances in technology, such as robotics and navigation systems, that have been developed to augment the skills of spine surgeons. While technologies that can improve outcomes are certainly a ... Read More