SRS 2025 Douglas C. Burton Award Winner | Mr. Fthi Hassan

Send a textCongratulations 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 authors, Mr. Fthi Hassan. This award will be recognized at the Scoliosis Research Society’s 61st Annual Meeting in Sydney, Australia. Read the full article HERE*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 spinal conditions, 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 conditions.

Send a textJoin 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. *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 spinal conditions, 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 conditions.

Send us a textJoin 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 *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 spinal conditions, 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 conditions.

Send us a textJoin 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 surgery. This year's meeting theme is "The Future of Spine: Driving Innovation & Cultivating Leadership".Register HERE!*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 spinal conditions, 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 conditions.

Send us a textTune 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. *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 spinal conditions, 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 conditions.

Send us a textJoin 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! *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 spinal conditions, 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 conditions.

Send us a textJoin 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 Non-Operative Treatment in EOS Patients by Amy L. McIntosh, MD; Charles E. Johnston, MD; Tiffany Thompson, BS; JP Rathbun, BS; Chan-Hee Jo, PhD; Karina A. Zapata, PhD, PT, DPTThe 2025 Hibbs Award For Best Basic Science/Translational Research Paper was presented to Spinal Growth Regulation by Interfering Chondrocytes Function in Growth Plate is a Potential Treating Method for Scoliosis: Preliminary Study in Piglets by Zhaoquan Zhang, MD; Zhibo Song, MD; Yingsong Wang, MD; Zhi Zhao, MD; Ni Bi, MD; Jingming Xie, MD; Tao Li, MD; Li Zhang, MD; Ying Zhang, MD; Zhiyue Shi, MDThe 2025 John H. Moe Award For Best Basic Science/Translational Research Poster was presented to Collagen X Biomarker (Cxm) is Predictive of Growth Cessation in Idiopathic Scoliosis by Michelle C. Welborn, MD; Asal Roudbari, BS; Reza Zandehshahvar, PhD; Pascal Van Hentenryck, PhD; Amer F. Samdani, MD; Robert H. Cho, MD; Joseph D. Stone, MD; Selina C. Poon, MD; Vishwas R. Talwalkar, MD; Michal Szczodry, MD; Purnendu Gupta, MD; James O. Sanders, MD; Susan Sienko, PhDThe 2025 Louis A. Goldstein Award For Best Clinical Research Poster was presented to Growth Modulation Does Not Improve 3D Axial Rotation After VBT: A 3D Multi-Center Analysis by Melanie E. Boeyer, PhD; Samuel Hawkins, BS; Vladislav Husyev, BS; Stefan Parent, MD, PhD; Peter O. Newton, MD; Burt Yaszay, MD; Harms Study Group; Dan Hoernschemeyer, MD.*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 spinal conditions, 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 conditions.

Send us a textJoin 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.*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 spinal conditions, 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 conditions.

Send us a textJoin 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. *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 spinal conditions, 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 conditions.

Send us a textJoin our host, Dr. Grant Hogue, as he sits down with Dr. Laurel Blakemore, the 2025 Outgoing SRS President. Hear Dr. Blakemore reflect on her time leading the Scoliosis Research Society, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and her insights for future presidents.*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 spinal conditions, 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 conditions.