Category: Pediatrics Treatment News
June Is Scoliosis Awareness Month
Posted on June 01, 2026
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. Read More
“Anterior Vertebral Lumbar Tether: Present and Future,” by Dr. Vitale | Webinar
Posted on October 15, 2025
Dr. Vitale was thrilled to be part of this extraordinary case-based webinar led by his partners, Drs. Zeeshan Sardar and Larry Lenke! For those interested in Dr. Michael Vitale's talk on Tether, he shares the latest results regarding lumbar tether about 30 minutes into the video (shown here), along with some thoughts on how the future of lumbar tether may involve an apical fusion. Read More
“Lunch & Learn” Webinar Summary: Lessons Learned Around the Assessment and Treatment of the Adult Patient with Scoliosis
Posted on August 01, 2025
July 21, 2025 | Columbia Pediatric Orthopedics Lunch & Learn webinar series continued on Monday, July 21, 2025 with Lessons Learned Around the Assessment and Treatment of the Adult Patient with Scoliosis. Read More
Welcome to Scoliosis Awareness Month 2025
Posted on June 01, 2025
Throughout the month of June, we will be highlighting videos and stories from our inspiring patients who share their scoliosis journey. In addition, we will focus on advances being made in the field of pediatric scoliosis. Join us throughout Scoliosis Awareness Month 2025. Read More
Monday, April 7 | Strong Bones, Strong Kids: Why Bone Health Matters More Than You Think
Posted on April 09, 2025
Columbia Pediatric Orthopedics hosted the spring, 2025, 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. The series continued on Monday, April 7, 2025 with Strong Bones, Strong Kids: Why Bone Health Matters More Than You Think. Guest Speakers: Christen M. Russo, MD, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Columbia Orthopedics and Ilene Fennoy, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist, ColumbiaDoctors Read More
Mon., May 20 | “Lunch & Learn” Webinar Recap: The Benefits of Resistive Training in the Individual with Scoliosis
Posted on May 22, 2024
May 20, 2024 | Columbia Pediatric Orthopedics hosted the fourth edition of our new "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. The series continued on Monday, May 20, 2024 with The Benefits of Resistive Training in the Individual with Scoliosis. Read More
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
1st Lunch & Learn Webinar Focused on Tether Decision Making and Post Op Physical Therapy
Posted on October 08, 2023
October 2023 | Columbia Pediatric Orthopedics hosted a new Lunch & Learn webinar series focusing 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. This seminar focuses on Tether Decision Making and Post Op Physical Therapy. Read More
Save the Date: 10th Annual Symposium On The Pediatric Spine—Non-Operative Treatment
Posted on August 23, 2023
Announcing: The 10th Annual Pediatric Spine: Best in Class Non-Operative Treatment for Scoliosis CME | June 20, 2024. This interactive course is an opportunity to learn about state-of-the-art, non-operative treatment of scoliosis across the ages. Read More
9th Annual Symposium on the Pediatric Spine—Non-Operative Treatment
Posted on June 02, 2023
The Ninth Annual Pediatric Spine: Best in Class Non-Operative Treatment for Scoliosis CME is an opportunity to learn about state-of-the-art, non-operative treatment of scoliosis across the ages. Read More