Gwen has resumed an active life after successful vertebral body tethering surgery.
Spinal fusion surgery has long been the gold standard for treating severe scoliosis. But pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Akron Children’s have been finding success with a new surgical technique that holds the promise of preserving the child’s spinal range of motion. This could make a difference for future participation in dance, gymnastics, diving, cheerleading and other activities that require considerable flexibility.
Vertebral body tethering (VBT) is only an option for a subset of…
