Spinal deformity changes in children with long-term vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR) treatment

In several studies, vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR) implants have shown good scoliosis control in children with the longest reported follow-up (f/u) of 3.6 years. For growing rods, recent studies suggest a decreased efficiency of correction starting just after that time. To our knowledge, no long-term results of children with VEPTR treatment are available.

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