The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery recently published a study led by Dr. Daniel Hoernschemeyer that reports radiographic and clinical outcomes for patients treated with anterior vertebral body tethering (VBT).
VBT is a minimally invasive, fusionless spine surgery that can help reduce curvature and treat children and teens affected by scoliosis. The team analyzed pre-, peri-, and post-operative details of 29 patients who underwent VBT. The patient population under study was slightly more mature at the time of the surgical procedure compared with previous studies. To the author’s knowledge, this study represents the largest cohort of consecutive patients treated with VBT and is the first retrospective review to identify five distinct treatment subgroups. Results indicate that VBT may be a reliable treatment option for adolescent scoliosis in skeletally immature individuals.
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