Fellowship

Fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Travelling Clinician Observership in Elbow Surgery: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Medical School

Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY

Residency

Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery: New York Orthopaedic Hospital, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY

College

Tufts University, Medford, MA

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Orthopaedic Surgery Board Certification
• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Orthopaedic Hand Subspecialty Certification

• American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
• British Dupuytren’s Society
• International Dupuytren’s Society
• Connecticut Orthopaedic Society (COS)
• Diplomate American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
• Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• New York Society for Surgery of the Hand (NYSSH)
• Orthopaedics Overseas (OO)/Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO)

• Castle Connolly New York Metro Area Top Doctor in Hand Surgery, 2016–Present
• Greenwich Magazine Top Doctor in Fairfield County, 2018-Present
• Stamford Magazine Top Doctor in Fairfield County, 2018–Present
• New Canaan/Darien Top Doctor in Fairfield County, 2018–Present
• New York Magazine Top Doctor in Fairfield County, 2018–Present
• Fairfield County Cutting Edge Doctor of Distinction Award, 2019
• Melville G. Magida Award, Fairfield County Medical Association, 2016
• Excellence in Medical Research, Doctors of Distinction Award, 2015
• Ronald Linschied–James Dobyns Excellence in Wrist Surgery Award, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2014
• 40 Under 40 WAG/FFCBJ Award, 2014
• Alice D. Jensen Fellow Award, Mayo Clinic, 2012
• Frank E. Stinchfield Award, New York Orthopaedic Hospital, 2011
• Senior Resident Teacher of the Year Award, New York Orthopaedic Hospital, 2011
• Robert E. Carroll Award, New York Orthopaedic Hospital, 2010
• Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center Resident of the Year Award, 2008
• Third Place Resident Research Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Orthopaedics, 2008
• Harold M. Dick Award, New York Orthopaedic Hospital, 2008
• Second Place Resident Research Award, Brooklyn Orthopaedic Society, 2008
• New York Orthopaedic Hospital Award, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 2006
• Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 2005
• Outstanding Clinical Scientific Paper of the Year, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, 2005
• Third Place Resident Research Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Orthopaedics, 2002
• Second Place Research Award, International Congress of Spine Surgery, 2002

• 3D Printing for Patient-Specific Wrist Surgery
• Carpal Tunnel Treatment
• Dupuytren’s Contracture & Disease
• Elbow Replacement Surgery
• Ligamentous Injuries of the Thumb and Thumb Reconstruction
• Needle Aponeurotomy as an Alternative to Surgery for Dupuytren’s
• Nerve Injuries in the Elbow: Minimizing Risk and Treatment Options
• ONSF 2018 Conference: Mark Vitale, MD, MPH
• Racquet Sport and Injuries of the Hand & Wrist
• The Female Wrist
• Total Wrist Replacement Surgery 

Published Research

• McDermott, D.G.;Wakefield, D.B.; Kowalsky, M.; Sethi, P.; Vitale, M.A.; Morrey, B.F.  Intrabursal doxycycline sclerotherapy for recurrent olecranon bursitis of the elbow: a case control study.  Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online.  6(4):504-509; July 2024.
• Mastroianni, MA, Leibman M, Belsky M, Vitale MA, Ruchelsman DE. Radially based extensor retinacular sling reconstruction for extensor carpi ulnaris subsheath injuries in elite athletes. Hand (N Y). Feb 2023. 15589447231151433. doi: 10.1177/15589447231151433
• Mastroianni, M.A.; Leibman M., Belsky, M.; Vitale, M.A.;Ruchelsman, D.E.  Radially based extensor retinacular sling reconstruction for extensor carpi ulnaris subsheath injuries.  Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online.  5(2):133-139; Dec 2022.
• Wei D.H.; Cantlon, M.B.; Wakefield, D.B; Vitale, M.A. Risk factors for skin tears following collagenase clostridium histolyticicum to treat Dupuytren contractures. Journal of Hand Surgery. 45(10):989.e1-e10. Oct 2020
• Clain, J.B.; Vitale, M.A.; Ahmad, C.S.; Ruchelsman, D.E. Ulnar nerve complications after ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction of the elbow: A systematic review. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 47(5):1263-1269, April 2019.
• Vitale, M.A.; Chen, C.-C.; Rizzo, M.; Moran, S.L. Pyrolytic carbon arthroplasty versus suspensionplasty for trapezial-metacarpal arthritis. Journal of Wrist Surgery. 6(2): 134-143; May 2017.
• Ruchelsman, D.E.; Vitale, M.A. Extensor carpi ulnaris subsheath reconstruction. Journal of Hand Surgery. 21(11):e433-439; Nov 2016.
• Hodgins, J.L.; Vitale, M.A.; Arons, R.A.; Ahmad, C.S. Epidemiology of medial ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction: A 10-year study of New York State. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 44(3):729-34; Mar 2016.
• Seetharamen, M.; Vitale, M.A.; Desai, K.; Crowe, J.F. Extensor pollicis longus rupture after Mini Tightrope suspensionplasty. Journal of Wrist Surgery. 5(2):143-6; May 2016.
• Vitale, M.A.; Brogan, D.M.; Shin, A.Y; Berger, R.A. Intra-articular fractures of the sigmoid notch of the distal radius: analysis of progression to distal radial ulnar joint arthritis and impact on upper extremity function in surgically treated fractures. Journal of Wrist Surgery. 5(1):52-8; Mar 2016.
• Vitale, M.A.; Fruth, K.R.; Rizzo, M.; Moran, S.L.; Kakar, S. Prosthetic arthroplasty versus arthrodesis for osteoarthritis and post-traumatic arthritis of the index finger proximal interphalangeal joint. Journal of Hand Surgery. 40(10):1937-1948; Oct 2015.
• Adams, J.E.; Calfee, R.P.; Vitale, M.A.; Strauch, R.J.; Barron, O.A. Dorsal proximal interphalangeal joint fracture-dislocations: evaluation and treatment. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Instructional Course Lectures. 64:261-72;2015, Rosemont, IL.
• Vitale, M.A.; Roden, A.C.; Rizzo, M. Tenosynovitis of the wrist and thumb and carpal tunnel syndrome caused by Histoplasma capsulatum: case report and review of the literature. HAND. 10(1):54-59; Mar 2015.
• Sethi, P.M.; Vadasdi, K.; Greene, R.T.; Vitale, M.A.; Duong, M.; Miller, S.R. Safety of open suprapectoral and subpectoral biceps tenodesis: an anatomic assessment of risk for neurologic injury. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 24(1):138-42; Jan 2015.
• Vitale, M.A.; Seetharamen, M.; Ruchelsman, D. Perilunate dislocations. Journal of Hand Surgery. 40(2):358-362; Nov 2014.
• Vitale, M.A.; Doc, will this injection make my trigger finger go away? Commentary on an article by Robert D. Wojahn, MD et al: “Long-term outcomes following a single corticosteroid injection for trigger finger. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 96-A(22):e191:1-2; Nov 2014.
• Huish, EG; Vitale, M.A.; Shin, A.Y. Acute proximal row carpectomy to treat a transscaphoid, transtriquetral perilunate fracture-dislocation: case report and review of the literature. HAND. 8(1):105-109; March 2013.
• Vitale, M.A.; Shin, A.Y. Avascular necrosis of the scaphoid following a scapholunate screw: a case report. HAND. 8(1):110-114; March 2013.
• Vitale, M.A.; Taylor, F.; Ross, M.; Moran, S.L. Trapezium prosthetic arthroplasty (silicone, artelon, metal, pyrocarbon). Hand Clinics. 29(1):37-55;Feb 2013.
• Franzone, J.M; Vitale, M.A.; Shubin-Stein, B.E.; Ahmad, C.S. Is there an association between chronicity of patellar instability and patellofemoral cartilage lesion: an arthroscopic assessment of chondral injury. Journal of Knee Surgery. 25(5):411-6;Nov 2012.
• Vitale, M.A.; White, N.J.; Strauch, R.J. A percutaneous technique to treat unstable dorsal fracture-dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint. Journal of Hand Surgery. 36A(9):1453-1459; Sept 2011.
• Amorosa, L.F.; Vitale, M.A.; Brown, S.; Kaufmann, R.A. A functional outcomes survey of elderly patients who sustained distal radius fractures. Hand. 6(3):260-267; Sept 2011.
• Vitale, M.A.; VanBeek, C.; Spivack, J.H.; Chen, B.; Geller, J.A. Pharmacologic reversal of warfarin-associated coagulopathy in geriatric patients with hip fractures: a retrospective study of thromboembolic events, postoperative complications, and time to surgery. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2(4):128-134; July 2011.
• Vitale, M.A.; Ahmad, C.A. Elbow arthroscopy: beginners to advanced. Set up, portal placement, simple procedures. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Instructional Course Lectures. 60: 171-180; 2011, Rosemont, IL.
• Ahmad, C.A.; Vitale, M.A.; ElAttrache, N.S. Elbow arthroscopy: beginners to advanced. Capitellar osteochondritis dissecans and radiocapitellar plica. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Instructional Course Lectures. 60:181-190;2011, Rosemont, IL.
• Vitale, M.A.; Arons, R.R.; Hurwitz, S.; Ahmad, C.S.; Levine, W.N. The rising incidence of acromioplasty. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 92(18):1842-50;Aug 2010.
• Trentacosta, N.E.; Vitale, M.A.; Ahmad, C.S. The effects of pediatric knee ligament surgery on short-term academic performance in school-aged athletes. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 37(9):1684-1691; Sept 2009.
• Vitale, M.A.; Ahmad, C.S. The outcome of elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction in overhead athletes: a systematic review. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 36(6):1193-1205; June 2008.
• Vitale, M.A.; Kleweno, C.P.; Jacir, A.M.; Levine, W.N.; Bigliani L.U.; Ahmad, C.S. Training resources in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 89-A(6):1393-1398; June 2007.
• Vitale, M.A.; Vitale, M.G.; Zivin, J.G.; Braman, J.P.; Bigliani, L.U.; Flatow, E.L. Rotator cuff repair: an analysis of utility scores and cost-effectiveness. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 16(2):181-187; Mar/Apr 2007.
• Vitale, M.G.; Vitale, M.A.; Lehmann, C.L.; Hyman, J.E.; Roye, D.P., Jr.; Skaggs, D.L.; Schmitz, M.L.; Sponseller, P.D.; Flynn, J.M. Towards a national pediatric musculoskeletal trauma outcomes registry: the Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Outcomes Research Group (POTORG) experience. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 26(2):151-6; Mar/Apr 2006.
• Vitale, M.A.; Choe, J.C.; Sesko, A..M.; Hyman, J.E.; Lee, F.Y.; Roye, D.P., Jr.; Vitale, M.G. The effect of limb length discrepancy on health-related quality of life: is the ‘2 cm rule’ appropriate? Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Part B (European Edition). 15(1):1-5; Jan 2006.
• Vitale, M.A.; Heyworth, B.E.; Skaggs, D.L.; Roye, D.P. Jr.; Lipton, C.B.; Vitale, M.G. Volume of scoliosis surgery between spine and pediatric orthopaedic fellowship-trained surgeons in New York and California. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 87-A(12):2687-2692; Dec 2005.
• Sesko, A.M.; Choe, J.C.; Vitale, M.A.; Ugwonali, O.; Hyman, J.E. Pediatric orthopaedic injuries: effect of treatment on school attendance. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 25(5):661-65;Sept/Oct 2005.
• Vitale, M.G.; Choe, J.C.; Vitale, M.A.; Lee, F.Y.; Hyman, J.E.; Roye, D.P, Jr. Patient-based outcomes following clubfoot surgery: a 16-year follow-up study. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 25(4):533-538;July/Aug 2005.
• Vitale, M.A.; Arons, R.R..; Hyman, J.E.; Skaggs, D.L.; Roye, D.P.; Vitale, M.G. The contribution of hospital volume, payer status, and other factors on the surgical outcomes of children with scoliosis in the state of California. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 25(3):393-399;May/June 2005.
• Galano, G.J.; Vitale, M.A.; Kessler, M.W.; Hyman, J.E.; Vitale, M.G. The most frequent traumatic orthopaedic injuries from a national pediatric inpatient population. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 25(1):39-44;Jan/Feb 2004.
• Heyworth, B.E.; Galano, G.J.; Vitale, M.A.; Vitale, M.G. Management of closed femoral shaft fractures in children, ages 6-10: national practice patterns and emerging trends. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 24(5):455-459; Sept/Oct 2004.
• Vitale, M.A.; Chen, D.R.F.; Kanarek, R.B. Chronic access to a sucrose solution enhances the development of conditioned place preferences for fentanyl and amphetamine in male Long-Evans rats. Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior. 74(3):529-539;Feb 2003.

Book Chapters

• Wei, D.; Vitale, M.A.; Moore, A.M. Hemi-hamate arthroplasty for the proximal interphalageal joint fracture dislocation. In: Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery. Volume II. Ed: Chung, K.C., Wolters Kluwer, New York 2020: Chapter 12; 1822-1830
• Matullo, K.S.; Sobel, A.D.; Calfee, R.S.; Vitale, M.A. Tendon injuries and tendinopathies of the hand and wrist. In: Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 13. Ed: Shin, A.S., American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, Il 2020: Chapter 32;411-425.
• Vitale, M.A.; Strauch, R.J. Proximal interphalangeal joint fracture-dislocations: Closed reduction and internal fixation. In: PIP Joint Fracture Dislocations: A Clinical Casebook. Ed: Adams, J.E., Springer International Publishing, Switzerland 2016: Chapter 4;43-56.
• Vitale, M.A.; Conroy, C.; Ruchelsman, D.A. Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine – The Athlete’s Wrist: Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Instability. Ed. Cole, B., Stellar Med Pub. (Anticipated Publication June, 2016)
• Vitale, M.A.; Strauch, R.J. Proximal interphalangeal joint fracture/dislocation: acute treatment (excluding dynamic traction). In: Fractures and Dislocations of the Hand and Fingers. Ed: Seitz, W.H. 1st Ed. Chicago, IL: American Association of Surgery of the Hand, 2013.

National Conferences

• Peimer, C.A.; Badalamente M.A.; Blazar, P.; Denkler K.A.; Dzwierzynski, W.; Elzik, M.; Kaplan, T.D.; Nydick, J.A.; Pess, G.M.; Verheyden J.; Vitale, M.A.; Andrews, J.; Xiang, Q.; Hurley, D.; Hurst, L.C.  Treatment of Dupuytren contracture recurrence after surgery with collagenase clostridium histolyticum: A retrospective multicenter series. 
  • International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand Triennial Congress.  March 2025, Washington, D.C. (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
• Vitale,M.A..; Werker, P.M.N.; Benheim, P.; Degreef, I.; Marquez, J.C.; Lalonde, D.H.  An International Perspective on Dupuytren’s Disease. 
  • Instructional Course Lecture, American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) 79th Annual Meeting, Sept 18, 2024, Minneapolis, MN.
• McDermott, D.G.;Wakefield, D.B.; Kowalsky, M.; Sethi, P.; Vitale, M.A.; Morrey, B.F.  Intrabursal doxycycline sclerotherapy for recurrent olecranon bursitis of the elbow: a case control study
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting.  September 2024, Minneapolis, MN (Podium Presentation and Abstract).
• Mastroianni, M.A.; Leibman, M.; Belsky, M.; Vitale, M.A. Ruchelsman, D.E.  Radially based extensor retinacular sling reconstruction in extensor carpi ulnaris subsheath injuries. 
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.  March 2023, Las Vegas, NV (Poster and Abstract).
  • Hospital for Joint Diseases Annual Alumni Meeting.  November 2021, New York, NY (Poster and Abstract)
• Cantlon, M; Wei, D.H., Wakefield, D.B., Vitale, M.A.  Predicting skin tears following collagenase Clostridium histolyticum for Dupuytren’s disease.
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting.  September 2018, Boston, MA (Poster and Abstract).
• Clain, J.B.; Vitale, M.A.; Ruchelsman, DE.  Ulnar nerve complications following ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction of the elbow: A systematic review.
  • American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting.  January 2017, Waikoloa, HI (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
• O’Donnell, E; Vitale, M.A.; Arons, R.A.; Ahmad, C.S.  A national and statewide analysis of elbow arthroscopy. 
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.  March 2016, Orlando, FL (Poster and Abstract).
• Hodgins, J.L.; Vitale, M.A.; O’Donnell, E.; Arons, R.A.; Ahmad, C.S. Epidemiology of medial ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction: A 10-year study of New York State.
  • American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting.  January 2016, Scottsdale, AZ (Poster and Abstract).
• Vitale, M.A.; Shin, A.Y., Rosenwasser, M.P, Berger, R.A.  Bony trauma to the distal radial ulnar joint.
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting.  September 2015, Seattle, WA (Instructional Course Lecture Podium Presentation).
• Vitale, M.A.; Brogan, D.M.; Shin, A.Y; Berger, R.A.  Intra-articular fractures of the sigmoid notch of the distal radius: analysis of progression to distal radial ulnar joint arthritis and impact on upper extremity function in surgically treated fractures.
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.  March 2015, Las Vegas, NV (Podium Presentation and Abstract).
  • American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting.  January 2015, Nassau, Bahamas (Podium Presentation and Abstract).
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting.  September 2014, Boston, MA (Podium Presentation and Abstract).
• Vitale, M.A.; Hsu, C.-C.; Rizzo, M.; Moran, S.L.  A comparison of pyrolytic carbon implant hemiarthoplasty versus Thompson suspensionplasty in the treatment of trapezial-metacarpal arthritis.
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting.  September 2014, Boston, MA (Podium Presentation and Abstract).
• Vitale, M.A.; Rizzo, M.; Beckenbaugh, R.D.; Toomey, S.N.; Ross, M.  PIP Arthroplasty, Silicone, SRA, or Fusion: What Works. 
  • American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting. January 2014, Kauai, HI (Instructional Course Lecture Podium Presentation).
• Vitale, M.A.; Fruth, K.R.; Rizzo, M.; Moran, S.L.; Kakar, S. Arthrodesis versus prosthetic arthroplasty for osteoarthritis or post-traumatic arthritis of the index finger proximal interphalangeal joint.
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand & Japanese Society for Surgery of the Hand Unsolved Problems in Hand Surgery.  March – April, 2015, Maui, Hawaii (Podium Presentation and Abstract).
  • American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting.   January 2013, Naples, FL (Podium Presentation and Abstract).
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.  March 2013, Chicago, IL (Podium Presentation and Abstract).
• Vitale, M.A.; Rizzo, M.; Moran, S.L.  A comparison two pyrolytic carbon hemiarthroplasty implants in the treatment of trapezial-metacarpal arthritis.
  • American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting.   January 2013, Naples, FL (Poster and Abstract).
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.  March 2013, Chicago, IL (Poster and Abstract)
• Vitale, M.A.; White, N.J.; Strauch, R.J. A percutaneous technique to treat unstable dorsal proximal interphalangeal joint fracture-dislocations: report of patient outcomes.
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand Adrian E. Flatt Residents and Fellows Conference.  September 2011, Las Vegas, NV  (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
• Vitale, M.A.; White, N.J.; Strauch, R.J. A Novel percutaneous technique to treat unstable dorsal proximal interphalangeal joint fracture-dislocations: surgical technique.
  • New York Society for Surgery of the Hand Residents and Fellows Night.  May 2010, Beth Israel Hospital, New York, NY  (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting.  October 2010, Boston, MA  (Poster and Abstract)
• Vitale, M.A.; VanBeek, C; Spivack, J.H.; Chen, B.; Geller, J.A.  Pharmacologic reversal of warfarin-associated coagulopathy in patients with operative hip fractures: an analysis of postoperative complications, thromboembolic events and delay to surgery.
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting.  Oct 2009, San Diego, CA  (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
• Vitale, M.A.; Arons, R.R.; Hurwitz, S.; Ahmad, C.S.; Levine, W.N.  The rising incidence of acromioplasty: an analysis of cases performed in New York State from 1996 through 2006 and cases reported to the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery from 1999 through 2008.
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.  February 2009, Las Vegas, NV (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.  March 2010, New Orleans, LA (Poster and Abstract)
• Vitale, M.A.; Trentacosta, N.E.; Ahmad, C.S.; The effects of pediatric knee ligament surgery on short-term academic performance in school-aged athletes.
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, Section on Orthopaedics.  Oct 2008, Boston, MA (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
• Vitale, M.A.; Kleweno, C.P.; Jacir, A.M.; Levine, W.N.; Bigliani L.U.; Ahmad, C.S.  Training resources in arthroscpoic rotator cuff repair.
  • Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, Annual New York Resident Research Symposium.  May 2007, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY (Poster and Abstract)
• Vitale, M.A.; Vitale, M.G.; Heyworth, B.E.; Skaggs, D.L.  What is the “best” setting for training in scoliosis surgery?: a comparison of surgical experience of spine versus pediatric orthopaedic fellowship programs in California.   
  • 2nd Annual Assistant Professor Pediatric Research Symposium.  Dec 2004, Children’s Hospital of New York, New York, NY  (Poster and Abstract).
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, Section on Orthopaedics.  Oct 2003, New Orleans, LA (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
• Heyworth, B.E.; Vitale, M.A.; Skaggs, D.L.; Vitale, M.G.  Operative treatment of scoliosis in New York State by surgeons with pediatric orthopaedic versus spine surgery fellowship training.
  • 2nd Annual Assistant Professor Pediatric Research Symposium.  Dec 2004, Children’s Hospital of New York, New York, NY  (Poster and Abstract)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, Section on Orthopaedics.  Oct 2003, New Orleans, LA  (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
• Sesko, A.M.; Choe, J.C.; Vitale, M.A.; Ugwonali, O.; Hyman, J.E.  Pediatric orthopaedic injuries: effect of treatment on school attendance.
  • 2nd Annual Assistant Professor Pediatric Research Symposium.  Dec 2004, Children’s Hospital of New York, New York, NY  (Poster and Abstract)
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting.  Feb 2004, San Francisco, CA (Poster and Abstract)
• Vitale, M.G.; Choe, J.C.; Hyman, J.E.; Vitale, M.A.; Roye, D.P.; Skaggs, D.L.; Schmitz, M.L.; Sponseller, P.D.; Flynn, J.M.  Towards a national pediatric musculoskeletal trauma outcomes registry: the Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Outcomes Research Group (POTORG) experience.
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting.  Feb 2004, San Francisco, CA (Poster and Abstract)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, Section on Orthopaedics.  Oct 2003, New Orleans, LA  (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
• Galano, G.J.; Vitale, M.A.; Kessler, M.W.; Hyman, J.E.; Vitale, M.G.  The most frequent traumatic orthopaedic injuries from a national pediatric inpatient population.
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting.  Feb 2004, San Francisco, CA. (Poster and Abstract)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, Section on Orthopaedics.  Oct 2003, New Orleans, LA (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
• Heyworth, B.E.; Galano, G.J.; Vitale, M.A.; Vitale, M.G.  Management of closed femoral shaft fractures in children, ages 6-10: national practice patterns and emerging trends.
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting.  Feb 2004, San Francisco, CA (Poster and Abstract)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, Section on Orthopaedics.  Oct 2003, New Orleans, LA (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
• Vitale, M.A.; Arons, R.R.; Hyman, J.E.; Skaggs, D.L.; Roye, D.P.; Vitale, M.G.  The contribution of hospital volume, payer status, and other factors on the surgical outcomes of children with scoliosis in the state of California.
  • College of Physicians and Surgeons, IHMEC Dean’s Day. May, 2003, New York, New York (Poster and Abstract)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, Section on Orthopaedics.  Oct 2002, Boston, MA (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
• Vitale, M.A.; Choe, J.C.; Sesko, A..M.; Hyman, J.E.; Lee, F.Y.; Roye, D.P.; Vitale, M.G. The effect of limb length discrepancy on health-related quality of life: is the “2 cm rule” appropriate?
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, Section on Orthopaedics.  Oct 2002, Boston, MA (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
    Received third place Resident Research Award
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting.  Feb 2003, New Orleans, LA (Poster and Abstract)
• Vitale, M.G.; Choe, J.C.; Vitale, M.A.; Lee, F.Y.; Hyman, J.E.; Roye, D.P. Patient-based outcomes following clubfoot surgery: a 16-year follow-up study.
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, Section on Orthopaedics.  Oct 2005, Washington, D.C. (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
  • American Academy of Orthopaedics Annual Meeting.  Mar 2001, San Francisco, CA (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
• Vitale, M.A.; Chen, D.R.F.; Kanarek, R.B.  Chronic access to a sucrose solution enhances a fentanyl-induced conditioned place preference and fentanyl-induced antinociception in male Long-Evans rats.
  • Tufts Undergraduate Research Symposium.  Apr 2001, Somerville, MA (Poster and Abstract)
• Vitale, M.A.; Chen, D.R.F.; D’Anci, K.E.; Kanarek, R.B.  Daily access to chocolate enhances morphine antinociception in male and female rats and alters subsequent morphine intake.
  • Conference of the Society for Neuroscience. Nov 2000, New Orleans, LA (Poster and Abstract)
• Vitale, M.A.; Kanarek, R.B.  The effect of beta-FNA alkylation on morphine-induced antinociception in rats with a chronic sucrose diet.
  • New England Undergraduate Research Organization (NEURON).  Apr 2000, Wellesley, MA (Poster and Abstract)

International Conferences

• Vitale, M.A.; Vitale, M.G.; Heyworth, B.E.; Skaggs, D.L. What is the “best” setting for training in scoliosis surgery?: a comparison of surgical experience of spine versus pediatric orthopaedic fellowship programs in California.
  • International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology. Sept 2005, Istanbul, Turkey (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. May 2005, Ottawa, Canada (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
• Heyworth, B.E.; Vitale, M.A.; Skaggs, D.L.; Vitale, M.G. Operative treatment of scoliosis in New York State by surgeons with pediatric orthopaedic versus spine surgery fellowship training.
  • International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology. Sept 2005, Istanbul, Turkey (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. May 2005, Ottawa, Canada (Podium Presentation and Abstract)
• Vitale, M.A.; Arons, R.R.; Hyman, J.E.; Skaggs, D.L.; Roye, D.P.; Vitale, M.G. The contribution of hospital volume, payer status, and other factors on the surgical outcomes of children with scoliosis in the state of California.
  • International Society for Technology Assessment in Health Care. June 2002, Berlin, Germany (Poster and Abstract)
• Vitale, M.A.; Arons, R.R.; Hyman, J.E.; Skaggs, D.L.; Roye, D.P.; Vitale, M.G. Current trends and outcomes of spinal fusion surgery: an analysis of 96,342 cases.
  • North American Spine Society. Nov 2002, Montreal, Canada (Poster and Abstract)
  • International Congress of Spine Surgery. Sept 2002, Ankara, Turkey (Poster and Abstract)