Anterior vertebral body tethering for thoracic idiopathic scoliosis leads to asymmetric growth of the periapical vertebrae.
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DOI: 10.1007/s43390-021-00464-7
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate 3D growth of the periapical vertebrae and discs in the 2 years after anterior vertebral body tether (AVBT) placement in patients with idiopathic scoliosis (IS). METHODS Patients with IS treated with AVBT, ≥ 2 years of… read more here.
Keywords: anterior vertebral; scoliosis; growth periapical; periapical vertebrae ... See more keywords
Reducing Uncertainty in Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering: Predicting Postoperative Curvature With Fulcrum Bending Radiographs.
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DOI: 10.1177/21925682221100444
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective Cohort Study. OBJECTIVES Mid-term Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering (AVBT) results demonstrate an acceptable degree of clinical success, yet the revision rate remains notably higher than fusion. Fulcrum-bending radiographs have previously been shown… read more here.
Keywords: vertebral body; anterior vertebral; body tethering; fulcrum ... See more keywords
Efficacy of Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering in Skeletally Mature Children with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Preliminary Report.
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DOI: 10.14444/8122
Abstract: BACKGROUND Anterior vertebral body tethering (AVBT) offers a dynamic fusion less correction option for children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Few existing clinical studies evaluating novel AVBT in skeletally immature children have questioned the midterm… read more here.
Keywords: idiopathic scoliosis; mature children; vertebral body; skeletally mature ... See more keywords