Vertebral Body Tethering Part 2

As mentioned in the last blog there is a paucity of information/evidence on the use of VBT in skeletally-immature patients with scoliosis.  Animal studies have demonstrated VBTs can modulate spinal growth with few changes to the intervertebral disc or growth plates.  Early, short-term, single institution series have been encouraging with few reported serious complications.  More […]