India Leading Expert in Vertebral Body Tethering Helping You Achieve a Healthy Spine

Vertebral frame Tethering (VBT) is a type of scoliosis surgery that targets to hold spinal mobility. Whereas traditional scoliosis surgeries have relied on spinal fusion, VBT uses a fusionless system to affect change. This is a minimally invasive procedure which can be markedly correct scoliosis on the time of surgical operation. Screws are anchored to the outside of the scoliosis vertebral bodies. A flexible cord made from Polyethylene-terephthalate is attached to each screw. The tether is then tensioned to achieve the desired degree of spine straightening with no lengthening required. 

As patients and caregivers consider if VBT is an appropriate treatment, it is important that the potential complications or adverse outcomes are detailed and well-understood as to their likelihood, severity and long-term implications. The list of complications which may occur with VBT are:

• Anesthetic problem
• Uncontrolled bleeding
• Surgical site infection
• Screw pullout or symptomatic migration
• Tether breakage
• Failure of VBT to modulate growth
• Over-correction of spinal deformity

When the thoracic spine is tethered the surgical approach is through the chest. To get there safely the lung on that side of the chest is completely or partially deflated, temporarily. When the tether procedure has been completed the lung will be re-inflated. After surgery there will be a small tube that will go into the chest, next to the lung, to help keep it inflated. This tube can cause soreness/pain while it is in, making it uncomfortable to take deep breaths or to cough. When the tube is removed the soreness/pain go away.

Vertebral Body Tethering cost in India is much more affordable as compared to the Western nations. Patients can find huge savings and shorter waiting lists without compromising on quality by travelling from their home country for a major technique like this. No matter where in the world you are based, you can get an affordable solution and package to fit your needs. 

VBT is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can correct scoliosis at the time of surgery. Scoliosis, which affects upwards of three million individuals in the US, is curvature of the spine generally in a “C” or “S” shape. There are several treatment options for scoliosis, including bracing, spinal fusion, stapling, and now tethering. Some individuals do not require intervention since their spinal curve is below the recommended intervention guidelines. 

India is the best destination for the treatment of the vertebral body tethering by utilizing the latest techniques through gentle, minimally invasive endoscopic and laser procedures. The success rate of spine surgery varies from 90%-95%. In recent years, India has turned out to be more successful in treating patients all over world with their high end application of robotics and expertise doctors with laser technology minimizing stitches and cuts. Indian spine surgeons are most competent in performing surgical procedures as they have lot of experience of their discipline. They have a good success rate and are renowned as good medical expert in India and overseas.

Spine and neurosurgery service India understands that travelling for a vertebral body tethering treatment can be stressful, which is why our team will guide you at every step. Spine and neurosurgery service India is having reach worldwide and that is the principle benefit for the foreigner patients that they will receive welcome and successful treatments in India and team will take full care of them.