Vertebral Body Tethering in an Adult With Lumbar Idiopathic Scoliosis: Rationale and 6-Year Outcomes

Jonathan Markowitz; Rene Castelein; Baron Lonner

doi:10.2106/JBJS.CC.24.00394

Vertebral Body Tethering in an Adult With Lumbar Idiopathic Scoliosis: Rationale and 6-Year Outcomes

Jonathan Markowitz, Rene Castelein, Baron Lonner

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CASE: We report a case of adolescent-onset idiopathic scoliosis of the lumbar spine in a 43-year-old woman treated with nonfusion vertebral body tethering (VBT), a controversial and unreported technique in this age group. At 6-year follow-up, clinical and radiographic improvements are maintained. She continues to live an active lifestyle and reports being pain free. CONCLUSION: We demonstrate intermediate term safety and efficacy of VBT in a single adult patient. Careful ongoing assessment of this patient is needed to determine if this procedure will have a durable outcome and lend support for adequately powered prospective multicenter studies.

Original language	English
Article number	e24
Journal	JBJS Case Connector
Volume	15
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.CC.24.00394
Publication status	Published - Jan 2025

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