A sliding rod system for correcting a spinal deformity is disclosed. The sliding rod system may include at least one elongated thoracic sliding rod for slidable engagement with a plurality of connectors with each connector being fixedly engaged to multiple ribs of a patient for applying a continuous corrective force to the spinal column. Each of the connectors has a connector body that defines an upper clamp portion in communication with a lower clamp portion. The upper clamp is in slidable engagement with the at least one elongated thoracic sliding rod and the lower clamp is in fixed engagement with a respective rib of a patient. As the patient grows, the thoracic sliding rod slides relative to each connector, thereby permitting the sliding rod system to accommodate the gradual separation of the ribs during patient growth while providing continued corrective pressure to the patients spinal column.
