2010 Vertebral Body Stapling

Description: Conclusion. Analysis of patients with idiopathic scoliosis (IS) with high-risk progression treated with vertebral body stapling (VBS) and minimum 2-year follow-up shows a success rate of 87% in all lumbar curves and in 79% of thoracic curves <35°. Thoracic curves>35° were not successful and require alternative treatments.
Key words: vertebral body stapling, fusionless, bracing, idiopathic scoliosis. Spine 2010;35:169–176
Vertebral Body Stapling A Fusionless Treatment Option for a Growing Child With Moderate Idiopathic Scoliosis Randal R. Betz, MD,* Ashish Ranade, MD,* Amer F. Samdani, MD,* Ross Chafetz, DPT,* Linda P. D’Andrea, MD,† John P. Gaughan, PhD,‡ Jahangir Asghar, MD,* Harsh Grewal, MD,* and Mary Jane Mulcahey, PhD*