5. A method of correcting a spinal deformity, the method comprising: securing a first rod on a first side of a spine; securing a first transverse anchor on a second side of the spine; securing a first lateral coupling to the first rod and the first transverse anchor; adjusting an effective length of the first lateral coupling to translate and derotate the spine; and securing a second rod to the first transverse anchor before adjusting the effective length of the first lateral coupling.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein securing the first transverse anchor includes passing a fastener through a slot defined in a mounting portion of the first transverse anchor.