Category: News & Updates
Safety Summit Recap 2024
Posted on June 18, 2024
Summary of the Safety in Spine Surgery Summit's Program | Fri., May 31, 2024, the opening speech was given by Michael Vitale, MD MPH. This was followed by nine sessions of safety-focused content. See the full program of content. Read More
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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
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June is Scoliosis Awareness Month
Posted on June 03, 2024
“Welcome to Scoliosis Awareness Month. With best in class non op management better than ever, its never been more important to detect scoliosis early and be aware of all the important advances in non op care that can stop progression and even reverse the scoliosis!”—Michael Vitale MD MPH Read More
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Reminder: May 20th Lunch & Learn: The Benefits of Resistive Training in the Individual with Scoliosis
Posted on May 14, 2024
May 20, 2024 | The Benefits Of Resistive Training In The Individual With Scoliosis—Moderator: Michael G. Vitale, MD, MPH | Guest Speakers: Zeeshan Sardar, MD, Spine Orthopedic Surgeon, and Beth Terranova, DPT, Founder of Strength and Spine. This is part of the Columbia Pediatric Orthopedics Lunch & Learn webinar series focusing on scoliosis and spine conditions across the lifespan. Read More
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POSNA 2024 Meeting Update
Posted on May 13, 2024
The format of the 2024 POSNA meeting, featured 250 podium presentations and 200 ePosters carefully selected from over 1300 submitted abstracts. This is the most pediatric orthopaedic science ever presented at the podium. Michael G. Vitale, MD, MPH, gave a variety of presentations at POSNA, 2024, including: "Osteotomies at The Time of Graduation Surgery: How Much Do We Get from Them?," "Distribution of Curve Flexibility in Idiopathic Scoliosis—A Descriptive Study," and more. Read More
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Mon., March 4 | Third “Lunch & Learn” Webinar Featured Kate Bacigalpo, PT, DPT
Posted on March 12, 2024
Mar. 4, 2024 | Guest Speaker: Kate Bacigalpo, PT, DPT | Columbia Pediatric Orthopedics hosted the third edition of our Lunch & Learn webinar series. The series, held five or six times per year, is designed to improve scoliosis and spine care by providing participants and faculty a forum for interaction and collaboration. On Monday, March 4, 2024, the series continued with Ehler-Dahlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Syndrome Considerations in your Adolescent Patient with AIS. Read More
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Dr. Vitale Attends PSF Leadership Retreat 2024
Posted on March 06, 2024
Another Pediatric Spine Foundation leadership retreat to remember! Not only is there camaraderie and friendship, but you will also find a driving passion among this group that propels each individual to contribute their best to our mission of helping children with scoliosis. Read More
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Pediatric Spine Study Group (PSSG) Annual Report 2023
Posted on February 21, 2024
In 2023, we truly took the Pediatric Spine Foundation to the next level. With a very successful merger accomplished, we made strategic changes to strengthen our team effort to care for children with complex spine deformities. One of the key moves was to create a single moment each year where all those who are passionate about improving the lives of these children can gather to advance the field. Read More
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Second “Lunch & Learn” Webinar Took Place Mon., January 29
Posted on January 30, 2024
Columbia Pediatric Orthopedics hosted the 2nd edition of our new "Lunch & Learn" Webinar series on Monday, January 29, 2024. This webinar, Advances in the Non-Operative Management of Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis and Bracing, focused on scoliosis and spine conditions across the lifespan. The series, held five or six times per year, is designed to improve scoliosis and spine care by providing participants and faculty a forum for interaction and collaboration. Read More
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The 9th Annual Safety in Spine Surgery Summit Announced
Posted on January 11, 2024
We invite you to join us for the 9th Annual Safety in Spine Surgery Summit. Join an expert faculty for a fresh look at optimizing safety in spine surgery! We’ll explore new topics such as: How Can Enabling Technologies Improve Outcomes? and Avoiding Complications with New Techniques. Read More