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Dr. Michael G. Vitale, Columbia University Medical Center, specializes in non-operative and operative treatments of children with complex spinal problems.

Vitale is the Ana Lucia Professor of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center, and Director of the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery and the Chief of the Pediatric Spine and Scoliosis Service at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York – Presbyterian. He specializes in the non-operative and operative treatment of children with complex spinal problems and has a special interest in the treatment of patients with Early Onset Scoliosis. He has pioneered numerous innovative surgical techniques, and has developed spinal instrumentation systems to improve the care of children with scoliosis.

10/09/2026

Happy PA Week from our team at Columbia Pediatric Orthopedics!

Today, we’re celebrating Physician Assistants like Amber, whose dedication has made a lasting impact on our Pediatric Orthopedics Department. Since joining our team in 2006, Amber has brought extensive experience and a commitment to providing exceptional care to every patient and family. Beyond her clinical work, she plays an important role in helping patients and parents better understand their care. Thank you, Amber, for all that you do for our patients and our team!

10/06/2026

Bracing Support Groups are back! We are so excited to be restarting our monthly brace groups led by Madden Cunningham, our new Mental Health Coordinator, and Amber Mizerik, PA-C. If your child is struggling with their scoliosis brace, come join us for activities, conversations, games, support, and more. The groups are a positive place where kids in scoliosis braces can meet up virtually.

Our first group is this Thursday evening from 5-6pm. Following groups will meet on the 2nd Thursday of each Month. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/262774607758068 to receive the Zoom link. We hope to see you there!

10/05/2026

Applications for the David P. Roye, Jr., MD, Clinical Research Fellowship 2027-2028 are open!

This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated medical students interested in pursuing a career in Orthopedic Surgery. This one-year clinical fellowship aims to create a network of future orthopedic surgeons with extensive experience conducting high-level clinical research. This position offers training in clinical research, clinical exposure, and hands-on mentorship with senior orthopedic surgeons and faculty. Our mission is to improve pediatric musculoskeletal health through evidence-based clinical research.

For more information about the fellowship and application instructions, please visit the official fellowship page:. Applications are due November 1st. https://www.columbiaortho.org/education/medical-students/david-p-roye- jr-md-clinical-research-fellowship

10/02/2026

We’re excited to welcome Madden, our new Mental Health Coordinator, to our team. Madden helps integrate mental health support into operative and non-operative care, providing psychosocial support, coordinating resources and referrals, and supporting our pediatric patients and their families. Welcome, Madden!

09/29/2026

More exciting research news from our team! Excited to see the Project for Safety in Spine Surgery publish the latest Best Practice Guidelines, exploring details on how and when to best deploy intraoperative neuromonitoring to improve safety in spine surgery.

09/25/2026

Excited to share two of our recent studies examining two important aspects of pediatric spine care: mental health screening in patients with scoliosis and factors associated with successful brace treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Together, these findings reinforce the importance of comprehensive scoliosis care- identifying and addressing mental health concerns to optimize nonoperative treatment.

Read more:
1: https://www.ovid.com/10.1097/BPO.0000000000003443
2: https://link.springer.com/journal/43390

09/23/2026

September is Pain Awareness Month - an important time to talk about pain after pediatric spine surgery. Every patient experiences pain differently, which is why we use a multimodal approach to pain management to support comfort, mobility, and recovery.

09/10/2026

Happy back-to-school season from Columbia Pediatric Orthopedics!

Starting a new school year while wearing a scoliosis brace can come with a few extra considerations. Swipe through for practical tips to help make brace wear more comfortable and manageable throughout the school day.

09/01/2026

As kids return to school, backpack fit and weight are important considerations for maintaining healthy posture and minimizing strain on the spine. A few simple adjustments can make a meaningful difference in daily comfort and back health.

08/29/2026

As summer comes to a close, I’m grateful for a great season with an incredible team.

Thank you to everyone who continues to make our work possible - from our clinical teams and research colleagues to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Grateful for all we’ve accomplished together this summer and looking forward to the season ahead.

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