The Growing Spine Foundation has a new resource video for patients with EOS and their parents.
Their mission is “to improve the care of patients with Early Onset Scoliosis and related deformities through research, education and advocacy.”
Read more about Early Onset Scoliosis and the new video by visiting Early Onset Scoliosis
Proud to see such a strong Columbia presence at the 12th Annual Pediatric Spine Symposium: Best in Class Non-Operative Care! It was a wonderful opportunity to come together as a team, and represent Columbia’s continued commitment to advancing pediatric spine care.
11th Annual Safety in Spine Surgery Summit welcomed an expert faculty for a fresh look at optimizing safety in spine surgery.
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.
As I prepare to return to the operating room and the office, I look back on this ten-week “forced sabbatical” with deep gratitude: gratitude to my surgeon and friend, Christopher Ahmad; to my partners for covering for me; and to my patients whose schedules were disrupted.
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…
Seven weeks out from surgery, my shoulder is feeling fantastic, and I can practically feel the operating room pulling me back. I’m scheduled to return to work in just a few weeks, which means the delightful, often surprising gift of this recovery time is nearing...
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Specializing in Complex Pediatric Scoliosis
Ana Lucia Professor of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery,
Columbia University Medical Center
