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Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the New York-Presbyterian
Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Advancing research, treatment and quality of life for all children with musculoskeletal disorders ~ because treating children's bones is different from grown ups'
In this issue: - Dr. Michael Vitale Featured in New York Magazine Best Doctors Issue
- Successful Spine Surgery for High School Basketball Player
- NewYork-Presbyterian Earns Top Honors from US News and is ranked #1 in city-by-city survey
- Mark Your Calendar:
- Tuesday June 21st Cerebral Palsy Lecture
- Saturday October 29th Halloween Move-athon
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Dr. Michael Vitale is Featured in New York Magazine's June 2011 Best Doctors issue
 See the featured article at New York Magazine 
Dr. Vitale: My patient, Matthew, was a 13-year-old with a difficult case of scoliosis and a significant cardiac problem called a tetralogy of Fallot. His heart has trouble adjusting to changes in blood volume. Guys like him sometimes don't do well in surgery. The first thing we did was correct his curve with two titanium rods anchored by screws. We cut down through the midline of his spine and very quickly found evidence of multiple spinal surgeries. Normally we have the benefit of bony anatomy to guide us, but because of scar tissue, we didn't have the usual road maps. I used a portable CT scanner to see, within tenths of a millimeter, where my instruments were. Once I placed the screws, we used the rods to straighten his back. Read more |
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High School Sports Star is Back in the Game After Successful Surgery with Dr. David Roye, Jr.
At 6'8", Will is a force to be reckoned with on the basketball court. However, due to an injury and the discovery of a rare congenital condition called Bertolotti's Syndrome, there was a time when Will and his family thought his hoop dreams may be over. During a high school basketball game, Will, who was 16 years old at the time, and two other players became tangled in a massive pile up while vying for the ball. With pain radiating down his leg, Will managed to make his way to the bench. His first thought was that it was a minor sprain and before long, he would rejoin his teammates. Read full story Photo credit: Lori Carlton |
NewYork-Presbyterian is the only NY metro-area hospital on the U.S. News Best Children's Hospital Honor Roll.
Named #1 hospital by U.S. News & World Report city-by-city survey
For the first time, U.S.News & World Report has released a regional metro area ranking of Hospitals. NYP tops the list as the #1 Hospital in the New York area, the largest metropolitan area in the country. We are #1 in both the Hospital and Children's Hospital categories. These distinctions reflect reputation, volume and other patient care-related factors. This recognition is a tribute to the efforts of every member of the NYP team. Read Daily News article
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The Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics of New York - Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital's expert team of physicians and nurses specialize in treating babies and children with congenital, developmental and traumatic musculoskeletal conditions.
http://www.childrensorthopaedics.com/
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Dr. Roye Speaks about Cerebral Palsy
Join us on Tuesday, June 21st @ 4pm at the P&S Alumni Auditorium (650 West 168th Street) for the lecture, "Innovative Techniques in Cerebral Palsy Research, Education, and Treatment: Establishing a Model of Multidisciplinary Transitional Care."
The lecture is part of the The Dean's Distinguished Lecture in the Clinical Sciences.
Dr. David P. Roye, Jr., Ph.D., St. Giles Professor of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York Presbyterian Hospital.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
A reception will follow in the Alumni Auditorium Lobby.
Please bring a valid photo ID.
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Halloween Move-athon
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Save the Date
Saturday, October 29!
Join us for the 3rd Annual Move-athon
Carnival Activities for Kids of all abilities:
Ring Toss, Basketball, Bowling, Face Painting
Keep-You-Moving Activities:
Hop Scotch, Dancing, Hoola Hoops, Bouncing Balls, Yoga
It's a Halloween Carnival - with prizes for costumes
Free Admission
Donations Welcome
Help support Pediatric Orthopedic Research at Columbia University
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