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Dr. Vitale attends and presents at the 53rd Annual SRS Meeting

October 15, 2018

Dr. Vitale attends and presents at the 53rd Annual SRS Meeting in Bologna, Italy from October 10-13, 2018.  The SRS meeting is “a meeting where spinal surgeons from around the world come to learn the most innovative research and information in our field.”  This year was no different.  Dr. Vitale presented

  • Peak Performance : Lessons Learned from Science and Sociology
  • Hobbies and Passions: How to Really Relax After Work
  • Podium Presentation 15: It’s Not Just About the Frontal Plane: Spinopelvic Parameters Impact Curve Progression in AIS Patients Undergoing Brace Treatment
  • Perspectives of the SRS Safety and Value Committee Chair
  • The Dream of Disease-Modifying Treatment Has Come True: But did it Open a New Page in Low-Tone NM Deformities?
  • Session 9: Basic Science/Infection
  • Rigo Cheneau-Style Orthosis in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Lowers Risk of Curve Progression Compared to Boston-Style Orthosis by Achieving Higher In-Brace Correction

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Michael G. Vitale MD MPH

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Specializing in Complex Pediatric Scoliosis
Ana Lucia Professor of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery,
Columbia University Medical Center