If I understand correctly, tethering is intended not just to postpone fusion but to avoid it. If you have a structural curve that is corrected enough with tethering, I think the intention is that will avoid fusion.
I really wish this was an option for my daughters but they presented several years too soon. I am just glad they have a shot at not needing any more surgery once they had their T curves fused.
Have you determined if your lowest curve is compensatory or structural? Have you done bending radiographs?
I really wish this was an option for my daughters but they presented several years too soon. I am just glad they have a shot at not needing any more surgery once they had their T curves fused.
Have you determined if your lowest curve is compensatory or structural? Have you done bending radiographs?
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