SynthesisEuropean spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society2023
Vertebral body tethering in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with more than 2 years of follow-up- systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Posterior spinal fusion versus vertebral body tethering for paediatric scoliosis: a meta-analysis of comparative studies.Spine deformity · 2025Pooled it
- Segmental range-of-motion by vertebral level in fused and unfused patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review of the literature.Spine deformity · 2025Pooled it
- Guided posterior vertebral growth modulation. A novel fusionless technique for correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in immature patients with removal of the implants at maturity.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- The magnitude of postoperative anterior vertebral body tethering scoliosis correction as measured by inter-screw angulation is dependent on the remaining growth potential at the time of surgery.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Preoperative Fulcrum Flexibility >80% Is Associated With Clinical Success in Vertebral Body Tethering.Global spine journal · 2026Article
- Vitamin-D status in sixty adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: An observational study.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Article
- Combined anterior release-halo traction-posterior spinal fusion and posterior release-halo-traction-posterior spinal fusion versus 1-stage posterior-only spinal fusion for severe pediatric scoliosis: a 6-year single-center study.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2026Article
- Vertebral Body Tethering for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Quality of Evidence and Recommendations From a Systematic Overview of Systematic Reviews in Literature.International journal of spine surgery · 2025Article
- Assessment and Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: From the Perspective of a Physiatrist.Annals of rehabilitation medicine · 2025Article
- Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering Versus Posterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparative Outcomes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- CORR Insights®: How Do Patients Perceive Success and Satisfaction After Vertebral Body Tethering and Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? A Qualitative Study.Clinical orthopaedics and related research · 2025Article
- Which Lenke type curve is most appropriate for vertebral body tethering in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis?Spine deformity · 2025Article
- Apical stress redistribution during anterior vertebral body tethering for thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a finite element analysis of a novel surgical technique.Spine deformity · 2025Article
- One-stage posterior-only correction in severe and rigid scoliosis exceeding 90°: radiographic and surgical outcomes.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025Article
- Current issues in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a comprehensive narrative review.Asian spine journal · 2024Article
- Evaluation of Mis-Selection of End Vertebrae and Its Effect on Measuring Cobb Angle and Curve Length in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Current Status of Vertebral Body Tethering for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: An Umbrella Review.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2024Review
- Redefining Success and Characterizing Midterm Growth Modulation: Analysis of Radiographic Outcomes in 2 Years Following Vertebral Body Tethering.JB & JS open accessArticle
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Abstract
background contextWhilst spinal fusion remains the gold standard in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), anterior vertebral body tethering (AVBT) is gaining momentum with relatively few studies on its efficacy thus far. PURPOSE: To conduct a systematic review reporting on the early results of AVBT for patients undergoing surgery for AIS. We aimed to systematically evaluate the relevant literature pertaining to the efficacy of AVBT with respect to degree of correction of the major curve Cobb angle, complications and revision rates. STUDY DESIGN/
settingSystematic review. PATIENT SAMPLE: Of a total of 259 articles, 9 studies met the inclusion criteria and were analysed. Overall, 196 patients of (mean age 12.08 years) underwent an AVBT procedure for correction of AIS with a mean follow-up of 34 months. OUTCOME MEASURES: Degree of Cobb angle correction, complications and revision rates were used as outcome measures.
methodsA systematic review of the literature on AVBT was performed for studies published between Jan 1999-March 2021 applying the PRISMA guidelines. Isolated case reports were excluded.
resultsOverall, 196 patients of (mean age 12.08 years) underwent an AVBT procedure for correction of AIS with a mean follow-up of 34 months. There was a significant correction of the main thoracic curve of scoliosis (mean preoperative Cobb angle 48.5°, post-operative Cobb angle at final follow-up of 20.1°, P = 0.01). Overcorrection and mechanical complications were seen in 14.3% and 27.5% of cases, respectively. Pulmonary complications including atelectasis and pleural effusion were seen in 9.7% of patients. Tether revision was performed in 7.85%, and revision to a spinal fusion in 7.88%.
conclusionThis systematic review incorporated 9 studies of AVBT and 196 patients with AIS. The complication and revision to spinal fusion rates were 27.5% and 7.88%, respectively. The current literature on AVBT is restricted largely to retrospective studies with non-randomised data. We would recommend a prospective, multi-centre trial of AVBT with strict inclusion criteria and standardised outcome measures.
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