Tag: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Michael Vitale, MD Presents at IPOS 2023

At IPOS 2023, Michael Vitale, MD, MPH spoke on the following topic: "SMA Spine: From EOS to PSF to Intrathecal Access," on Wednesday, Dec. 6th. He also participated in the Q&A/Case Discussion following the session. On Thursday, Dec. 7th, Dr. Vitale presented, "Scoliosis in AMC and Bruck Syndrome: How to Navigate the Challenges." He also participated in this session's discussion with a panel of other professionals. Later that day, Dr. Vitale contributed to Case Presentations and Discussions. He also presented, "Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (Small Group-Based Discussion): Neuromonitoring Challenges." Read More

Advances in Pediatric Orthopedics: Improving Treatment for Pediatric Spine Deformity

Posted on February 22, 2023

Pediatric orthopedic surgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital continue to lead national efforts to improve treatment for patients with scoliosis. Two seminal articles published in the Journal of Spine Deformity highlight this work. Read More

Dr. Michael Vitale featured on @nyphospital twitter page

Dr. Michael Vitale was featured on the New York Presbyterian Hospital's twitter page @nyphospital.  Check out their tweet about his trip to AAOS annual conference   .@mgv16 is the Chief of Pediatric Spine and Scoliosis Service at #NYP Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital ... Read More

5th Annual Non Operative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis CME

Posted on March 05, 2019

Columbia Pediatric Orthopedics is hosting it's 5th Annual Non Operative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis.  The 5th Annual Non Operative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis CME is an opportunity to learn about state of the art, non-operative treatment of scoliosis across the ... Read More

Curvy Girl Q&A session with Dr. Vitale

Posted on February 25, 2019

Dr. Vitale has enjoyed working with Curvy Girls throughout the years so he was ecstatic when they reached out with a Q&A session that he would like to share.  Curvy Girls is an International Scoliosis Peer Support for Girls.  They ... Read More

PreOperative Pediatric Spine Class

Posted on October 17, 2018

This year we hosted our PreOperative Pediatric Spine Class in May, June and October. This preop class is to help prepare the parents, child, and family for their surgery. - Class is not mandatory but we strongly encourage patients and families to attend - Ask questions; meet other patients/parents; ... Read More

Dr. Vitale attends and presents at the 53rd Annual SRS Meeting

Posted on October 15, 2018

Dr. Vitale attends and presents at the 53rd Annual SRS Meeting in Bologna, Italy from October 10-13, 2018.  The SRS meeting is "a meeting where spinal surgeons from around the world come to learn the most innovative research and information ... Read More

Dr. Michael Vitale was a Visiting Professorship at TSRH Fall Spine Symposium

Posted on October 08, 2018

Dr. Michael Vitale was invited to be a Visiting Professorship at TSRH (Texas Scottish Rite Hospital) Fall Spine Symposium on October 5, 2018.  It is a scientific program filled with talks from one or two visiting professors and case-based discussions ... Read More

Dr. Michael Vitale Speaks at IPOTT

Posted on September 30, 2018

Dr. Michael Vitale speaks at IPOTT which is an International Pediatric Orthopaedic Think Tank.  It took place this year in New Zealand from 9/27/18- 9/29/18.  Dr. Vitale spoke on #cureAIS: Towards a Best Practice Guideline for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis where included ... Read More

Columbia Pediatric Orthopedics Attends 4th International Curvy Girls Scoliosis Conference

Posted on July 10, 2018

Columbia Pediatric Orthopedics Attends 4th International Curvy Girls Scoliosis Conference on 7/9/18.  Curvy Girls is a network of peer-led support groups that reduce the emotional impact of scoliosis by empowering girls through education, mutual support and acceptance to become leaders, ... Read More