Vertebral Body Tethering May Successfully Treat Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis .
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Vertebral body tethering (VBT) is emerging as a promising surgical option for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis, offering a motion-preserving alternative to traditional spinal fusion. Early clinical findings indicate that VBT can effectively reduce spinal curvature while allowing continued spinal growth and maintaining greater flexibility. By applying tension along the convex side of the spine, the tether guides gradual correction as the patient grows, potentially improving alignment over time. Patients undergoing VBT have demonstrated meaningful curve correction and maintained mobility compared with fusion-based approaches. These results highlight the potential of growth-modulation techniques to reshape scoliosis treatment by balancing deformity correction with preservation of spinal motion in young patients.
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