For decades, doctors have recommended the same outdated treatments for idiopathic scoliosis: bracing and spinal fusion surgery.

Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) represents an exciting new frontier in scoliosis surgery, correcting curvature without damaging the spine. In this infographic, we cover what VBT is, how it works, how it compares to spinal fusion, who it's for, the Risser sign, and who makes a good candidate.

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<div style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.treatingscoliosis.com/infographics/vertebral-body-tethering/"><img src="https://www.treatingscoliosis.com/images/infographics/vertebral-body-tethering.png" alt="Vertebral Body Tethering Infographic" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.treatingscoliosis.com/infographics/vertebral-body-tethering/">Vertebral Body Tethering Infographic</a> created by <a href="https://www.treatingscoliosis.com/">Treating Scoliosis (ScoliSMART)</a></div>