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Vertebral body tethering to treat scoliosis

August 6, 2025/Orthopaedics/Spine

Which Patients With Scoliosis Are Best for Vertebral Body Tethering?

Criteria include spinal curve less than 65 degrees, remaining skeletal growth

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April 12, 2021/Orthopaedics/Spine

Vertebral Body Tethering Is a Promising Alternative to Spinal Fusion Surgery

Cleveland Clinic pediatric spine surgeon shares his insights

November 4, 2019/Orthopaedics/Spine

Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering: A Non-Fusion Technique for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Growing Children

Non-fusion technique shows early promise

June 18, 2019/Neurosciences

Identifying Risks Factors Associated With Extended Length of Stay in Posterior Segmental Instrumented Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Effective pain relief and major postoperative complications correlate with length of stay, study finds

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May 13, 2019/Orthopaedics/Spine

Magnetic Rods for Preoperative Skeletal Traction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Case Study

Magnet-driven growth rods are effective, less invasive for select patients

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January 25, 2019/Neurosciences

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Underutilized in Pediatric Scoliosis Surgery

Study finds neuromonitoring improves surgical outcome without impacting hospital charges

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April 12, 2018/Orthopaedics/Spine

Balloon Kyphoplasty for Intractable Pain in Pediatric Vertebral Fracture

Percutaneous vertebral augmentation proves safe and effective

November 13, 2017/Orthopaedics/Spine

Pedicle Screw Placement with Patient-Specific Navigation

Improved accuracy and fixation strength in spine surgery