Update Course Rewind 2025: Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) for Pediatric Scoliosis

This video, featuring experts from Cincinnati Children's and Akron Children's, provides an in-depth look at Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) for pediatric scoliosis. It covers clinical scenarios, highlighting VBT's advantages as a minimally invasive, non-fusion alternative to standard spinal fusion. The discussion includes precise timing for the procedure, current indications for patient selection, detailed surgical techniques for thoracic and lumbar approaches, and post-operative outcomes, emphasizing improved recovery times for young athletes.