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 Stephanie Ihnow, MD, as she sits down with Paige Fraser, a professional dancer whose scoliosis diagnosis has been a part of her journey throughout her career. In this inspiring conversation, Paige shares the challenges she faced, the resilience that kept her moving forward, and how she continues to pursue her passion today. Tune in to hear her powerful story of perseverance, determination, and success.
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Join our host, Grant Hogue, MD, as he sits down with Lauren Higginson, founder of Higgy Bears, and Marissa Muccio, PT, a Higgy Bears Board Member. Higgy Bears are unique teddy bears designed specifically for children and teens with scoliosis, available in both brace and post-surgery versions to provide comfort, representation, and a friend who understands what they're going through.
Tune in to hear Lauren share her p...
Please welcome scoliosis patient Kayleigh Bennett as she shares her story and the inspiration behind her upcoming 2-mile run on June 6 in Ripley, West Virginia, USA. What makes this event even more meaningful? Every dollar raised will support scoliosis research through the Scoliosis Research Society.
For decades, SRS members have led research efforts aimed at improving the lives of patients with spinal deformit...
Join Dr. Grant Hogue for an insightful conversation with the paper award winners of the 33rd 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:
2026 Thomas E. Whitecloud Award for Best Clinical Research Paper
Paper #4: From Adolescence to Late Adulthood: Quality of Life and Surgical Outcomes i...
Join host Christina K. Hardesty, MD, as she sits down with Ashtin Neuschaefer, CAE, Executive Director of the Scoliosis Research Society. Get an insider’s look behind the scenes as Ashtin shares what it takes to help lead SRS, offering a unique perspective on the organization’s mission, day-to-day operations, and the work that happens beyond the spotlight.
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Join our guest host, Ron El-Hawary, MD, MSc, as he speaks with members from the past and current L.E.A.D. cohorts, Christina K. Hardesty, MD (2023-24), Annalise Noelle Larson, MD (2024-25), and Morgan Jones, MBChB, BSc, Hons, MSc (2025-26).
L.E.A.D. SRS is a leadership development program aimed at the next generation of leaders within the SRS. This year-long program provides a cohort of individuals the opportun...
Join several moderators from the 2026 IMAST meeting in Toronto, ON, Canada 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 scoliosis and other spinal conditions. From ne...
Join our host Dr. Stephanie Ihnow, as she meets with Dr. Charles Johnston about his study in Spine Deformity Journal, “Traditional versus magnetic-controlled growth rods for early onset scoliosis treatment: radiographic, pulmonary, and quality-of-life outcomes at graduation".
Read the full article HERE.
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The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) podcast is aimed at delivering the most current and truste...
Join our host, Dr. Christina Hardesty, as she sits down with Dr. John Street, President of the Canadian Spine Society and planner of Session 5B, The Great Canadian Debates and Controversies. She is then joined by Drs. Luis Tumialan and Daniel Sciubba of the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine & Peripheral Nerves, who planned Session 9B, Integrating New Technologies & Techniques. Tune in to hear about ...
Join host Christina K. Hardesty, MD, as she speaks with Andrew G. King, MB, ChB, FRACS, FACS, Karen A. Weissmann, MD, PhD—both members of the SRS Historical Committee—and Serena S. Hu, MD, for a special episode in honor of Women’s History Month!
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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 ...
Join Dr. Grant Hogue as he talks with Drs. Lawrence G. Lenke and Carl-Eric Aubin about the new three-dimensional classification system for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) that has been introduced, addressing long-recognized limitations of traditional two-dimensional approaches and marking a significant step forward in how spinal deformity is described, studied, and treated.
Published last month in Spine D...
Congratulations to the 2025 recipient of the Douglas C. Burton Best Adult Spine Deformity Article Award, published in the Spine Deformity Journal! Join our host, Dr. Christina Hardesty, as she discusses the winning study, titled "Does an Improvement in Cord-level Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Data Lead to a Reduced Risk for Postoperative Neurologic Deficit in Spine Deformity Surgery?," with one of the article autho...
Join our guest host, SRS Executive Director Ashtin Neushaefer, as she sits down with the SRS Asia Pacific Meeting co-chairs: Brian Hsu, MD; Kota Watanabe, MD, PhD; and Dong-Gune Chang, MD, PhD.
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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...
Join Dr. Christina Hardesty for a conversation with the 2024 Edgar Dawson Traveling Fellowship Award recipient, Dr. Robert Cho, and the 2024 Lori A. Karol, MD Women in Spine Award recipient, Dr. Megan Johnson. Tune in as they share highlights and insights from their travels.
Learn more about traveling scholarships and awards HERE
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The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) podcast is aimed at delivering the ...
Join Dr. Byron Stephens as he sits down with the 2026 IMAST co-chairs, Dr. Amit Jain and Dr. Caglar Yilgor, for a preview of the 33rd IMAST in Toronto, Canada! The International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) is where leading spine surgeons, innovative researchers, and the most advanced spine technologies come together in an international forum to demonstrate and discuss recent advances in spine surger...
Tune in as Dr. Grant Hogue sits down with two newly appointed SRS Board Members, Drs. G. Ying Li and Brian Hsu. In this episode, they reflect on their journeys with the SRS and the experiences that led them to board service.
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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 co...
Join Dr. Grant Hogue for an engaging conversation with two of our new SRS Board Members: Drs. Rajiv Sethi and Han Jo Kim. They’ll share their personal stories and experiences with the SRS, giving us insight into their paths to the board. Don’t miss the next episode featuring Drs. Brian Hsu and G. Ying Li!
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The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) podcast is aimed at delivering the most current a...
Join our host, Dr. Stephanie Ihnow, in a conversation with the Russell A. Hibbs, John H. Moe, and Louis A. Goldstein Award Winners as they talk about their research. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from some of the brightest minds in the field!
Congratulations to:
- The 2025 Hibbs Award For Best Clinical Research Paper was presented To Wait to Operate: Surgery Demonstrated No Pulmonary Benefit Compared to ...
Join our host Dr. Daniel Cunha de Araújo, as he meets with Dr. Michael Glotzbecker about his study in Spine Deformity Journal, “Cured” patients with early-onset idiopathic scoliosis after serial casting are at risk of recurrence at intermediate follow-up".
Read the full article HERE.
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The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) podcast is aimed at delivering the most current and trusted information ...
Join Dr. Grant Hogue as he talks with his office mate, Dr. John Emans, the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner! This prestigious honor recognizes an SRS member for distinguished service to the Society as well as significant contributions to spinal deformity care. Listen to hear about what lead him to where he is today and his amazing career at Boston Children's Hospital.
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