Category: News & Updates
Join Me at This Upcoming Webinar: Pediatric Spine and Scoliosis Virtual CME
Posted on May 17, 2022
June 2, 2022 | 6:30–8:30 PM EST I look forward to speaking at this upcoming course about a wide range of material related to scoliosis, bracing, and physical therapy. Join me, and colleagues from Columbia and other institutions, as we discuss ... Read More
POSNA Annual Meeting in Full Swing in Vancouver
Posted on May 13, 2022
POSNA Began Wednesday, May 11, Energized Crowd. Photos from the POSNA (Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America) 2022 President's Reception at the Bill Reid Art Gallery on May 11 (click to enlarge). "I am amazed by the culture of POSNA—collaboration, friendship, science, ... Read More
Celebrating National Nurses Week
Posted on May 11, 2022
We are very fortunate to have such a caring and talented nursing staff, like Julie Morales, RN, pictured. Sending our thanks to Nurse Morales and our Nurse Practitioners Ameeka George, Fatema Sadeque-Iqbal, Jennifer Crotty, and Ameeka George. We appreciate your ... Read More
Colleagues Connect at EPOS, POSNA on the Horizon
Posted on May 10, 2022
Dr. Vitale attended the 2022 EPOS Annual Meeting (European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society) from April 6–9 in Copenhagen, Denmark. This photo shows Dr. Vitale (right) connecting with fellow POSNA president, Mininder S. Kocher MD MPH (left). Michael Vitale MD MPH, POSNA's ... Read More
MSK Collaboration CME Sign Up
Posted on May 10, 2022
MSK Collaboration CME is coming up: make sure to register today! Date: Monday, May 16th Time: 1:30–5:30pm A variety of topics will be included, such as spine, sports and neuromuscular disorders. Columbia Orthopedics will host an upcoming webinar highlighted by top physicians from Columbia ... Read More
POSNA Meeting Starts May 11: Dr. Vitale Gives Two Presentations
Posted on May 10, 2022
POSNA Annual Meeting 2022 The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) Annual Meeting kicks off on May 11th, 2022, in Vancouver. Michael G. Vitale MD MPH will be presenting two lectures. The first presentation is: "Fewer Complications in Simultaneous Detethering and ... Read More
Dr. Vitale Speaks at EPOS (European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society) Annual Meeting 2022
Posted on April 18, 2022
EPOS Annual Meeting in Denmark Dr. Vitale recently attended the 2022 EPOS Annual Meeting (European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society), April 6–9 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He spoke on topics including "Younger age at spinal cord detethering is potentially associated with a reduced risk of ... Read More
2nd Annual Safety in Spine Surgery Month Is Here
Posted on April 08, 2022
The 2nd Annual Safety in Spine Surgery Month, which Michael Vitale, MD chairs, kicks off in April. This month-long event includes a series of resources and live webinars that are dedicated to the vision of S3P (Safety in Spine Surgery ... Read More
Pediatric Spine Study Group (PSSG) Annual Report 2021
Posted on April 07, 2022
Michael Vitale, MD, MPH is a founding member of Pediatric Spine Foundation and a member of the Board of Directors for the Pediatric Spine Foundation. He is currently the Director of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Chief of the Pediatric Spine Service at ... Read More
What to Know About Scoliosis — If your child has scoliosis…
Posted on October 18, 2021
Spine expert Michael Vitale, MD shares 10 things parents and caregivers should know about scoliosis Scoliosis, a common, sometimes hereditary spinal condition, is a curvature of the spine that affects 2% to 3% of the population in the United States, or an ... Read More