The Tether™ - Vertebral Body Tethering System Post Approval Study
Recruitment Status: Recruiting
Start Date: October 29, 2020
End Date: December 31, 2027
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of progressive idiopathic scoliosis
- Skeletally immature, based on both Risser (<5) and Sanders (<8) assessments
- Major Cobb angle ≥30° and ≤65°
- Osseous structure dimensionally adequate to accommodate screw fixation, as determined by radiographic imaging
- Failed or intolerant to bracing
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of any systemic infection, local infection, or skin compromise at the surgical site
- Prior spinal surgery at the level(s) to be treated
- Documented poor bone quality, defined as a T-score -1.5 or less
- Any other medical or surgical condition which would preclude the potential benefit of spinal surgery, such as coagulation disorders, allergies to the implant materials, and patient's unwillingness or inability to cooperate with post-operative care instructions
- Unwillingness, inability, or living situation (e.g. custody arrangements, homelessness, detention) that would preclude ability to return to the study site for follow-up visits as described in protocol and Informed Consent
- Unwillingness to sign Informed Consent Form and participate in study procedures