To tether or fuse? Significant equipoise remains in treatment recommendations for idiopathic scoliosis.
Kenneth A ShawMichelle C WelbornHiroko MatsumotoStefan ParentNumera SachwaniRon El-HawaryDavid SkaggsPeter O NewtonLaurel BlakemoreMichael VitaleAmer SamdaniJoshua S Murphynull nullPublished in: Spine deformity (2022)
Significant equipoise is present among pediatric spine surgeons for treatment recommendations regarding VBT and PSF. Surgeon-, patient-, and curve-specific variables were identified to influence treatment recommendations, including surgeon experience, curve subtype, deformity magnitude, and skeletal maturity. This study highlights the need for continued research in identifying the optimal indications for VBT and PSF in the treatment of pediatric spinal deformity.