VBT vs Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis | What's Best for You?

Interested in treatment? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Lonner today: https://www.scoliosisassociates.com/r... Dr. Baron Lonner explains the key differences between Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) and spinal fusion for scoliosis treatment. Spinal fusion has been the traditional surgical treatment for severe scoliosis, using screws and rods to correct the curve and fuse sections of the spine together. VBT is a non-fusion approach that uses screws and a flexible tether to help correct scoliosis while preserving more spinal motion. In this video, Dr. Lonner discusses how each procedure works, the differences in flexibility and recovery, and shares an example of a patient with severe scoliosis who achieved significant correction with vertebral body tethering. Every scoliosis case is different, and treatment depends on factors such as curve severity, age, growth remaining, and the individual patient. 0:00 VBT vs. Spinal Fusion 0:20 How Spinal Fusion Works 0:54 How Fusion Affects Spinal Motion 1:18 How Vertebral Body Tethering Works 1:51 How VBT Uses Growth to Correct the Curve 2:07 A Severe Scoliosis VBT Case 2:25 An 80–90° Scoliosis Curve 2:40 Correcting the Curve Without Fusion 3:04 5 Years After VBT 3:18 Who Is VBT Typically For? #scoliosis #vertebralbodytethering #spinalfusion #scoliosissurgery