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Examples of pediatric patients with idiopathic scoliosis before and 2-years after surgical intervention with (A) spinal fusion or (B) VBT. (A) 15-year-old patient with 55° right thoracic curve treated with spinal fusion at 2 years postoperative follow-up. (B) 15-year-old patient with 55° right thoracic curve treated with anterior vertebral body tethering at 2 years postoperative follow-up.
Abbreviation: VBT, anterior vertebral body tethering.
