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Save the Date: Sign Up Today for the 12th Annual Best-in-Class Symposium on the Pediatric Spine

March 31, 2026

Experience Pediatric Spine Care Innovation—In Person!

Join us Thursday, June 18, 2026, for the 12th annual Best-in-Class Symposium on Non-operative Scoliosis Treatment. This year’s event promises to be the most comprehensive yet, featuring a dynamic agenda packed with insights from world-renowned experts.

While we’re offering a virtual option, attending in person provides unparalleled benefits:

  • Network Face-to-Face: Connect directly with leading physicians, physical therapists, orthotists and other healthcare professionals from around the globe. Forge valuable relationships, share experiences, and collaborate in person. These spontaneous interactions and hallway conversations are invaluable and simply can’t be replicated online.
  • Immerse Yourself in the Learning: Experience the energy of the live presentations and engage in real-time Q&A sessions with our expert speakers, including Dr. Timothy Hresko, Kathryn Bacigalupo, Eric Parent and many more. The in-person environment fosters a more focused and interactive learning experience.
  • Explore Cutting-Edge Research: Hear firsthand about the latest advancements in scoliosis care through the lifespan, including the role of AI in surgery, bracing for hyperkyphosis and adults with scoliosis, advancements in scoliosis specific PT, and role of assessing mental health in your patient.
  • Connect with Faculty: Directly engage with our esteemed faculty members, including Dr Michael Vitale, Dr. Benjamin Roye, and Prachi Bakarania. Benefit from their expertise and ask specific questions relevant to your practice.
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Symposium Details

Location:

Vivian & Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center | NewYork-Presbyterian
173 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032

Date/Time:

Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 8:00am–4:00pm

Note:

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

  • Identify the role of AI and neuromonitoring at a basic level in orthopedic surgery.
  • Use bracing for the patient with hyperkyphosis.

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Specializing in Complex Pediatric Scoliosis
Ana Lucia Professor of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery,
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