A segmented rod assembly (10) for aligning a spine having a plurality of vertebrae, including a rod (20), including a plurality of segments (22A-E), the plurality of segments (22A-E) having at least a first segment arranged to be slidingly secured to a first vertebra of the spine, a second segment arranged to be fixedly secured to a second vertebra of the spine, and a third segment arranged between the first and second segments to be connected to a third vertebra of the spine, a tensioning member (50) arranged within the plurality of segments, the tensioning member (50) having a first end secured to the first segment and a second end.
