A system for treating spinal deformities. A plurality of retaining clamps are fixed to a plurality of vertebrae and at least one elastic or super elastic rod is caused to pass through openings in the plurality of retaining clamps, the at least one elastic or super elastic rod being slidable within each of the plurality of retaining clamps along the axis of the spine to enable the spine to retain full flexion and extension in both its coronal and saggital planes.
