Rebecca Whitney, Global Spine President, ZimVie - The Tether, Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT)

[@DerekLee]

This interview is for educational purposes and covers information provided by Rebecca Whitney, Global Spine President regarding her opinions on ZimVie's 'The Tether' used in non-fusion scoliosis surgery. This video is not an endorsement. Viewers should consult their physicians and treating team accordingly.
See highlights via timestamps below.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:38 Evolution of The Tether.
4:12 New Tether?
6:47 Cord, implant and instrument technology.
8:50 Perspective on tether ruptures.
10:27 Next generation tether material.
13:43 When will a new tether be available?
14:37 Surgeon training.
18:36 What does the Tether data show?
20:17 Mature spine tethering.
22:30 Popularity of VBT with surgeons and patients.
23:45 Patients are much more educated about surgical scoliosis options.
26:14 Number of VBT procedures performed.
27:23 Global expansion of the ZimVie 'The Tether'.
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[@bonniebarney5060]

Adults are also looking fr alternative to fusion....do you know any surgeons that will do the ACS fr adults please...

[@DerekLee]

In the US, all in NYC. Baron Lonner, Darryl Antonacci, Juan Rodriguez Olaverri