Dr. Pedro Berjano, MD, PhD, Anterior Scoliosis Correction (ASC) Non-Fusion Scoliosis Surgery.

This interview is for educational purposes and covers information provided by Dr. Pedro Berjano, MD, PhD, regarding his opinions on Anterior Scoliosis Correction (ASC) which is a 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. 0:58 Anterior approach to scoliosis surgery. 3:15 First exposure to non-fusion scoliosis surgery. 6:22 First VBT/ASC surgery - Jan 2018 7:00 Why were you attracted to VBT/ASC? 8:54 Lack of certainty with some procedures. 9:34 Patients have their surgical preferences. 10:24 The difference between VBT & ASC. 11:06 VBT (Vertebral Body Tethering) - Immature spine tethering. 11:56 ASC (Anterior Scoliosis Correction) - 3 aspects of mature spine tethering. 12:16 ASC: Release the spine to increase flexibility. 12:29 ASC: Use mini-open approach to give greater access to chest cavity. 12:53 ASC: Increase strength of implant. 13:51 Perspective on disc release. 14:56 Possible outcomes of disc release. 17:21 ASC and disc release vs. fusion. 20:24 ASC: What happens if a tether breaks? 24:25 Case 1: ASC with disc release with improved kyphosis. 26:29 Case 2: Mature spine ASC 27:09 Case 3: ASC with double curve. 27:49 Case 4: ASC with double curve. 29:12 Case 5: ASC with double curve. 29:57 Case 6: ASC tether break. 30:24 Case 7: ASC with double severe curves. 31:57 Case 8: First ASC surgery. 33:33 Case 9: ASC with double curve for 28 female. 34:20 Case 10: ASC for 24 year old female with syndromic curve. https://drdereklee.com/   / 1198200727630801