Check out this podcast episode where we had the opportunity to speak to pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kevin Smit about Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) as an exciting new treatment opportunity for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)!
The conversation centers around AIS, which is an abnormal curvature of the spine with no known cause, and can have a significant impact on the lives of its young patients. Dr. Smit is a part of inspiring new research on VBT, a developing treatment that could help preserve patient mobility while correcting the curve. Here, we discuss AIS and its impact, Dr. Smit’s recent collaborative pilot study on VBT, and what makes VBT such a unique and promising treatment.
To read his full study, click here. To listen to the podcast, see the Spotify link below or click here to listen to it on the BEaTS Radio podcast website!
Note: This video is a group assignment for the class TMM4950 – all the groups are in friendly competition for streams! While it’s not the usual content I post on my blog, I think it’s an interesting and fun podcast to share. Hope you enjoy!
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