Choosing the right path for scoliosis treatment is rarely simple, especially as Vertebral Body Tethering continues to evolve. VBT Optimal Patient Parameters brings together leading experts to break down the latest evidence on growth modulation, timing, and patient selection—key factors that determine whether tethering can deliver its intended benefits. Attendees will gain clarity on how recent literature is shaping clinical decision‑making and what truly defines an “ideal” tether candidate.
This webinar goes beyond theory and into real‑world practice. Our faculty will share technical tips to optimize outcomes, discuss complication trends and avoidance strategies, and explore emerging insights on lumbar and hybrid tethering—including early results and indications. Whether you’re a surgeon, clinician, or someone seeking to better understand modern scoliosis care, this session offers practical, up‑to‑date guidance you won’t want to miss.
SAVE THE DATE: Aug 20, 2026
CALIFORNIA: 5:00-6:00 PM (PST)
NEW YORK: 8:00-9:00 PM (EST)
Topics include:
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- Growth and Optimal Timing: What have we learned from recent literature? – Presented by Dan Hoernschemeyer, MD
- Shared Decision Making: To tether or to fuse? – Presented by Noelle Larson, MD
- Technical Tips and Tricks to Optimize Outcomes & QI Registry for Tether – Presented by Firoz Miyanji, MD
- Complications: Incidence, Outcomes, Avoidance – Presented by Baron Lonner, MD
- Lumbar and Hybrid Tether: Indications and Early Results – Presented by Ahmet Alanay, MD
Co-Moderators
Amer Samdani, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware
Firoz Miyanji, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at BC Children’s Hospital
Surgeon Speakers
Dan Hoernschemeyer, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at University of Missouri Health Care
Noelle Larson, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Mayo Clinic, MN
Firoz Miyanji, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at BC Children’s Hospital
Baron Lonner, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Mount Sinai Hospital
Ahmet Alanay, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Acibadem Maslak Hospital, Turkey
