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Dr. Vitale Participates in ICEOS 2025

November 8, 2025

Program Chair, Ying Li, MD, and Program Co-chair Scott Luhmann, MD, invited attendees to join them in Cannes, France for the 19th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis and the Growing Spine (ICEOS). This is the world’s leading conference addressing complex spinal disorders in the growing child. Known for its highly interactive and collegial atmosphere, the meeting attracts nearly 200 surgeons and allied health professionals from around the world. The program includes outstanding free papers, expert lectures, panel discussions, and workshops.

ICEOS-2025

Presentations and Breakout Sessions Featuring Michael Vitale, MD:

Wednesday, November 5–Friday, November 7:

  • Corporate Recognition and Thank-You to Top Supporters
  • Moderator for Session 2: The Growing Spine and the Golden Circle: How We Do It
  • Paper #34 | Machine Learning Models Pre-Operatively Predict Key Complications in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Early-Onset Scoliosis
  • Breakout 2: Pairs Like Wine and Cheese | Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic Team Management of Complex Cases in the Growing Spine

Dr. Vitale also gave the PSF Presidential Address on Friday, November 7th.

ICEOS-#1-Research-Team

At the 19th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), our research team was ranked #1 out of 92 sites for research volume, data quality, and academic productivity. Grateful for this recognition and the incredible team behind it.

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