Vertebral Growth Modulation with Pedicular Tethering for theTreatment of AIS: A Proof of Concept Report

Abstract

For the adolescents with progressive Idiopathic Scoliosis and
a Cobb angle beyond 25º, bracing is still the standard of care.
However, many curves will continue to deteriorate due to
refractory progression, refusal to accept this type of treatment or
patient noncompliance. Surgery is required when nonoperative
management fails, in order to prevent curve progression, correct
the deformity and to minimize morbidity but at the costs of fusing
a segment of the deformed spine and loosing spinal motion. For
this reason, over the last decades, surgeons have been searching
for other surgical alternatives to achieve the same objectives.