Winners / 2021

The Tether™

By: Zimmer Biomet
Silver

Master Category:

Award Category: Science, Medical and Dental

Award Sub-Category: Advanced Surgical Instruments

The Tether™, a first-of-its-kind, FDA-approved treatment for children with scoliosis, is a less invasive non-fusion alternative to spinal fusion, an invasive surgery using metal rods, preventing spinal movement. The Tether uses a flexible cord to partially straighten the spine, achieving correction as the patient grows, allowing continued movement.

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