News
June 12, 2017
Dr. Vitale Leads Early Onset Scoliosis Research Study
Dr. Michael Vitale commented about his Early Onset Scoliosis Research Study: "Use of MAGEC for patients with early onset scoliosis has made a huge difference with regard to the quality of life of my patients," said Dr. Vitale. "We all continue ... Read More >
May 19, 2017
4th Annual Non Operative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis
Dr. Vitale was a codirector of the 4th Annual Non Operative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis Conference. It was an opportunity to learn about state of the art, non-operative treatment of scoliosis across the ages. In recent years we have gained ... Read More >
May 18, 2017
Columbia Orthopedics Hosted Non-Operative Best Practice Guidelines for AIS
Columbia Orthopedics just hosted the 1st meeting of many to work on Non-Operative Best Practice Guidelines for AIS (Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis) on May 17, 2017. There is so much variability out there for the recommendations around non-operative practices for adolescent idiopathic ... Read More >
May 09, 2017
Dr. Vitale Participates in MAGEC Study Group at EPOSNA
Columbia Orthopedics Chief of Pediatric Spine and Scoliosis Michael Vitale, MD, MPH and Hiroko Matsumoto took part in an international MAGEC Study Group at the EPOSNA annual meeting in Spain with Dr. John Smith, Past President of the Board of Directors, and ... Read More >
May 08, 2017
Columbia Orthopedics Non Operative Spine Care Team Presents at SOSORT
Columbia Orthopedics Non Operative Spine Care team members participated in the 12th annual SOSORT conference, which took place in Lyon, France from May 3-6. Three abstracts were accepted for podium presentations at the conference: Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) Utilizing the Schroth Method ... Read More >
April 25, 2017
Dr. Vitale Hosts Current Techniques in Pediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery
This Friday Dr. Vitale hosts Current Techniques in Pediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery. He along with esteemed faculty members reviewed Pediatric Deformity Decision Making; Pediatric Deformity Techniques, and Live Surgery Observation: Pediatric Deformity AIS Case. There were 25 visiting spine surgeons ... Read More >
April 21, 2017
Dr. Michael Vitale Visiting Professor at UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine (OSMI)
On April 20th, Dr. Michael Vitale was a Visiting Professor at UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute (OSMI) in Gainesville, FL. He presented a talk to faculty and residents entitled "Making Spine Better: The Case of Pediatric Spine Surgery". The learning ... Read More >
April 04, 2017
Dr. Michael Vitale, Course Director, 4th Annual Non Operative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis
The 4th Annual Non Operative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis Conference will take place on May 18, 2017. It is an opportunity to learn about state of the art, non-operative treatment of scoliosis across the ages. In recent years we have ... Read More >
April 04, 2017
Effectiveness of the Rigo Chêneau versus Boston-style orthoses for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a retrospective study
We wanted to share a recent article on the Rigo Cheneau Brace. Please follow this link to read more about the study that was done on the effectiveness of the two braces most widely used for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. https://scoliosisjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13013-017-0117-z#main Read More >
March 27, 2017
Dr. Michael Vitale Led a CME on Innovations in Scoliosis
This month Dr. Michael Vitale led a CME on Innovations in Scoliosis. He was a co chairmen with Dr. Clifford Tribus. It was titled Spring Deformity Course that was sponsored by Stryker Spine. It offered participants the opportunity to learn ... Read More >
