Offer the
freedom of
movement
Offer the
freedom of
movement
Before Surgery
Treatment options for paediatric patients suffering from idiopathic scoliosis are limited.
For patients with a progressive scoliosis, that have failed bracing or become intolerant to brace wear, the most common surgical option is spinal fusion.
How The
Tether works
The Tether is intended to treat skeletally immature patients with a main thoracic curve (Lenke Type 1) with a major Cobb angle of 30° to 65° whose osseous structure is dimensionally adequate to accommodate screw fixation*.
How The
Tether works
The Tether is intended to treat skeletally immature patients with a main thoracic curve (Lenke Type 1) with a major Cobb angle of 30° to 65° whose osseous structure is dimensionally adequate to accommodate screw fixation*.
Patient outcomes6
100% of patients with pre-op Cobb angle >45° were considered a study success.
Defined as major Cobb angle of ≤ 40° at 24 months post-op.
n=57 patients
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The Tether
Education Pathway
To ensure the safe and effective use of The Tether, Zimmer Biomet offer a certification programme of medical education training via the Zimmer Biomet Institute.
Using a Hybrid format of digital and in-person learning modalities, The Tether Educational Pathway is intended to certify new users of The Tether Vertebral Body Tethering System.
The Tether
Education Pathway
To ensure the safe and effective use of The Tether, Zimmer Biomet offer a certification programme of medical education training via the Zimmer Biomet Institute.
Using a Hybrid format of digital and in-person learning modalities, The Tether Educational Pathway is intended to certify new users of The Tether Vertebral Body Tethering System.
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