5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising: adjusting an effective length of the flexible connector in order to move the vertebra connected to the third anchor toward the first rod; and after adjusting the effective length, securing the second rod to the third and fourth anchors.
6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising laterally translating and derotating the spine to correct a curvature of the spine and securing the corrected curvature of the spine by securing the second rod in the third and fourth anchors.