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Vertebral body tethering for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a review.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- An in vitro study to identify worst-case parameters for assessing mechanical performance of anterior vertebral body tethering (AVBT) systems.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Assessment and Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: From the Perspective of a Physiatrist.Annals of rehabilitation medicine · 2025Article
- A Comprehensive and Historical Review of Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: An Analysis of Research Trends and Hotspots.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Reducing postoperative morbidity by diminishing chest tube drainage utilizing tranexamic acid following vertebral body tethering for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.Spine deformity · 2025Article
- Correlation between abnormal posture, screen time, physical activity, and suspected scoliosis: a cross-sectional study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Anterior Spinal Fusion for Thoraco-Lumbar Idiopathic Scoliosis Comparing Less Invasive Concave versus Traditional Convex Approach: A Pilot Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Current Status of Vertebral Body Tethering for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: An Umbrella Review.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2024Review
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Abstract
purposeAdolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) remains the most common type of pediatric scoliosis, mostly affecting children between ages 10 and 18. Vertebral body tethering (VBT) offers a non-fusion alternative to the gold standard spinal fusion that permits flexibility and some growth within instrumented segments. This article will serve as a comprehensive literature review of the current state-of-the-art of VBT in relation to radiographic and clinical outcomes, complications, and the learning curve associated with the procedure.
methodsA systematic literature review was conducted on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science from April 2002 to December 2022. Studies were included if they discussed VBT and consisted of clinical studies in which a minimum 2-years follow-up was reported, and series that included anesthetic considerations, learning curve, and early operative morbidity.
resultsForty-nine studies spanning the period from April 2002 to December 2022 were reviewed.
conclusionThis article illustrates the potential benefits and challenges of the surgical treatment of AIS with VBT and can serve as a basis for the further study and refinement of this technique ideally as a living document that will be updated regularly.
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