Efficacy of distal pedicle screw fixation as a caudal foundation in VEPTR growing rod constructs for early onset scoliosis.

Purpose: Surgical treatment of Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) is challenging. Stable and robust foundations are vital. We have assessed a small cohort of patients with a rib-based proximal fixation and a pedicle screw-based distal foundation for a distraction based growing rod system.