In early September, 2023, Dr. Vitale attended and participated in the SRS (Scoliosis Research Society) Annual Meeting. Dr. Vitale moderated a case discussion on Early Onset Scoliosis on Wednesday, 9/6. In Thursday’s session, “Complication Avoidance and Post-Op Considerations,” Dr. Vitale gave a presentation entitled, “Complication Avoidance.”

He was also involved with the following papers:

“Risk Severity Score (RSS) for Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is Associated with Length of Hospital Stay in Growth Friendly Index Surgeries for Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS);”

“Smaller Curves in Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis Improve with Part-Time Bracing;” and

“Compliance with the Best Practice Guidelines for Preventing Surgical Site Infections (SSI) in High-risk Pediatric Spine Surgery.”

In 2023, Dr. Vitale also accepted a position on the SRS Board of Directors.

Meeting Details:

• During a five-year period, held in North America three times and outside North America twice.
• Approximately 1,500 attendees.
• The latest and greatest scientific research, methods, and techniques in spinal deformity.
• 4-day program including Pre-Meeting Course, Scientific Program, Half-Day Courses, Lunchtime Symposia, Case Based Discussions, Industry Workshops, and E-Point presentations.
• Podium presentations are four minutes in length.
• Minimum two-year follow up required for abstract submissions. The two-year follow up rule does not apply for categories of basic science or biomechanical studies or for topics where two-year follow up is irrelevant, such as 30 day re-admission rates.
• Topics focus on current scoliosis and spinal deformity research.