The Tether™ - Vertebral Body Tethering System Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up Study in UK
The goal of this observational study is to collect information about The Tether™ device in participants with progressive idiopathic scoliosis, Lenke Type 1 curves. The main purpose is to provide assessment of: * ongoing safety * probable benefits Participants who will receive The Tether™ during spine surgery will have to attend follow-up visits which are part of standard-of-care.
• Diagnosis of progressive idiopathic scoliosis;
• Skeletally immature, based on both Risser (\<5) and Sanders (\<8) assessments;
• Major Cobb angle ≥30° and ≤65°;
• Osseous structure dimensionally adequate to accommodate screw fixation, as determined by radiographic imaging;
• Failed bracing and/or be intolerant to brace wear;
• Lenke Type 1 curves (i.e., main thoracic);
• Signed Informed Consent Form by legal guardian or by the patient if ≥ 16 years old.
• The decision to treat patients with The Tether™ - VBT System was made by the patient's clinician outside of this research