The Pediatric Spine Foundation leadership retreat took place in Naples, Florida on February 4–6, 2026. Dr. Vitale discussed current pediatric spine topics with fellow surgeons from across the globe. The PSF’s vision centers on helping children with scoliosis. It is only a natural evolution that meetings such as this are a launchpad for meaningful progress for pediatric patients.
President's Message
Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Supporters,
Each year, I am humbled by the extraordinary people who make the Pediatric Spine Foundation what it is. This year’s theme—“Doing All the Right Things”—is more than a message. It reflects the spirit of our community and the collective actions that move our mission forward every day.
We move mountains not by chance, but by the steady, intentional choices made by hundreds of clinicians, researchers, families, and philanthropic partners who believe that children with spine conditions deserve nothing less than our very best. Every dataset contributed, every study advanced, every patient supported, and every gift offered represents someone choosing to do the right thing for the right reason.
Read the full letter in the Annual Report
—Michael Vitale, MD MPH | President, Pediatric Spine Foundation
PSF is a community dedicated to improving the quality of care and the outcome of treatment for patients and families dealing with chest wall and spine disorders.
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.
