Vertebral body tethering for idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Vertebral body tethering (VBT) is a recent procedure to correct and reduce spinal curves in skeletally immature patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine the expected curve reduction and potential complications for adolescent patients after VBT.

Methods

PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar and Cochrane databases were searched until February 2022. Records were screened against pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data sources were prospective and retrospective studies. Demographics, mean differences in Cobb angle, surgical details and complication rates were recorded. Meta-analysis was conducted using a random-effects model.

Results

This systematic review includes 19 studies,

SUBMITTER: Roser MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10587225 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature