Scoliosis Dialogues: An SRS Podcast
Scoliosis Dialogues is a Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) podcast aimed at delivering the most current and trusted information to clinicians that care for patients with scoliosis and spinal deformities. From news in the world of spinal deformity, to discussions with thought leaders in the field, we aim to provide up-to-date, quality information that will impact the daily practice of spinal deformity.
Episodes
Join Dr. Jeff Mullin as he talks with the 2025 Blount Award Winner, Dr. Gregory Mundis. The Blount Award is a humanitarian award given to an individual who has provided outstanding service for those with spinal deformities, through their generous actions out of a sense of service to larger social and professional goals. Listen in to hear about Dr. Mundis's life leading up to the award!
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The Scoliosis Res...
Join our host, Dr. Christina Hardesty, a 2024 Traveling Fellow, as she sits down with the 2025 Traveling Fellows, Drs. Nan Wu, Reuben Soh, and Sebastien Pesenti. They have just returned from their North American journey with Senior Traveling Fellow Dr. Muharrem Yazici. Hear their reflections on what they learned, how they built lifelong connections, and why you should consider applying for the next Traveling Fellowshi...
Join several members of the SRS Social Media Committee and many of the moderators from the 2025 Annual Meeting as they share their key takeaways from each session. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and engage with the discussions!
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The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) podcast is aimed at delivering the most current and trusted information to clinicians that care for patients with sco...
Join host Dr. Stephanie Ihnow for a conversation with the new SRS President, Dr. Suken Shah. They discuss his vision for the year ahead, the guiding motto shaping his presidency, and exciting details about the next Annual Meeting in Sydney, Australia.
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The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) podcast is aimed at delivering the most current and trusted information to clinicians that care for patients wi...
Join Dr. Grant Hogue, Dr. Ritt Givens and Dr. Joseph Lombardi to discuss their articles from the Spine Deformity Journal: "Development of a classification system for potential sources of error in robotic-assisted spine surgery" and "Building consensus: development of a best practice guideline (BPG) for avoiding errors in robotic-assisted spine surgery (RASS)".
Find the articles here and here.
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Join Dr. Jeff Mullin in a conversation with Dr. Kota Watanabe and Dr. Dong-Gune Chang, co-chairs of the inaugural SRS Asia Pacific Meeting, taking place February 6–7, 2026. For the region, by the region, this meeting aims to engage anyone involved in the treatment of spinal deformities including surgeons of every level, residents and fellows and researchers. Registration opens September 9th, 2025. We hope to see you ...
Join host Dr. Grant Hogue for a conversation with Dr. Ferran Pellisé about his article in Spine Deformity titled, “Thirty Years Later: The Lingering Effects of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery with Third-Generation Implants on Quality of Life.”
Find the article here.
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The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) podcast is aimed at delivering the most current and trusted information to clinicians that care for pati...
Join Dr. Steven Glassman as he delivers the prestigious Harrington Lecture at the 59th Annual Meeting in Barcelona, Spain. This distinguished lectureship honors Dr. Paul R. Harrington (1911–1980), a scoliosis expert and founding member of the Scoliosis Research Society. In his address, Dr. Glassman reflects on the remarkable fellowship within the SRS and shares meaningful memories alongside fellow members.
Join our host, Dr. Grant Hogue, for our final special episode in honor of Scoliosis Awareness Month. This double feature begins with Dr. Lara Cohen, who shares her personal journey with pediatric scoliosis and how it inspired her path to becoming an orthopaedic surgery resident with the goal of becoming a pediatric spine deformity surgeon. In the second half, Dr. Cohen sits down with current SRS President, Dr. Laurel ...
This week’s episode features 26 year old Michaela Davert and her powerful journey with scoliosis. Join host Dr. Jeff Mullin and Michaela’s surgeon, Dr. Michelle Caird, as they discuss her unique experience navigating scoliosis alongside Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III—making her story all the more inspiring.
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The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) podcast is aimed at delivering the most current and trusted information t...
Join host Dr. Grant Hogue for an inspiring conversation with Brayden Nichols, a scoliosis patient whose journey through bracing and hospital visits shaped his decision to pursue a career in architecture.
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The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) podcast is aimed at delivering the most current and trusted information to clinicians that care for patients with scoliosis and other spinal conditions. From news in the world of s...
Join host Dr. Jeff Mullin as he sits down with Dr. Jennifer Bauer, co-chair of the 60th Annual Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Tune in as they explore the highlights of the educational and scientific program, and preview exciting events like the Welcome Reception!
The Annual Meeting is a forum for the realization of the Society's mission and goals, the improvement of patient care for those with spinal d...
Join our host, Dr. Byron Stephens, as he speaks with Dr. Michael Kelly and Dr. Steven Glassman, two of the authors of Scoliosis Research Society–funded research recently published in the Journal of American Medical Association -- Surgery. Congratulations to all the authors on this outstanding achievement!
In this episode, we revisit an interview with Dr. Robert N. Hensinger, past SRS President (1989) and recipient of the 2021 SRS Lifetime Achievement Award. The SRS Lifetime Achievement Award honors an SRS member for distinguished service to the Society as well as significant contributions to spinal deformity care. Tune in to hear about his journey and the experiences that shaped his distinguished career!
Join Dr. Vorhies and Dr. Mullin for an insightful conversation with the paper award winners of the 32nd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, as they discuss the design of their study and highlight their key findings. A list of the guests and their respective awards:
2025 Thomas E. Whitecloud Award for Best Clinical Research Paper
Paper#92: Age-Adjusted Alignment Goals Inadequately Represent Asymptomatic A...
The 32nd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) in Glasgow, Scotland was a resounding success featuring more 8 moderated sessions on a variety of topics. In this review, session moderators detail some of the content and discussions held during the sessions. For more information, visit www.srs.org/IMAST25 and download the program, complete with full abstracts.
Join our host, Dr. Grant Hogue, for a discussion with Dr. James Sanders about his article in the Spine Deformity Journal, titled “Human spinal height growth: a description of normal spine growth patterns and adult spine height prediction from a longitudinal cohort.”
Find the article here.
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The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) podcast is aimed at delivering the most current and trusted information to clinicians tha...
Join host Dr. Jeff Mullin for an engaging conversation with SRS Historical Committee members Drs. Shapiro, Schwend, Akbarnia, Thompson, and King. Listen as they discuss influential figures in the spine community, including Dr. Jacquelin Perry, a pioneer in treating paralyzed polio patients. Plus, meet Katie Dold, the SRS archivist preserving this rich history. Learn more about SRS history here!
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The Scoliosis Research ...
Join our host, Dr. Jeff Mullin, for an engaging conversation with Ahmet Alanay, MD, and Christoph Siepe, MD. Together, Drs. Alanay and Siepe offer an inside look at Session 2B – Spinal Endoscopy: From Decompression to Fusion – a can’t-miss session they helped plan in collaboration with our partner society, EUROSPINE. Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 3, from 13:30 to 15:00, during the 32nd IMAST, taking place Apr...
Join our host, Dr. Jeff Mullin in an engaging conversation with Dr. Marinus de Kleuver, Nijmegen Course Director, and Dr. Kenny Kwan, the Hands-On Course Committee Chair and Hong Kong Course Director. Registration is open for Spine Deformity Solutions: A Hands-On Course in Nijmegen, the Netherlands on June 18-20, 2025. Presented in collaboration with the Scoliosis Research Society and EUROSPINE, this course will cover...
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