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Cotrel-Dubousset rods in spinal fractures
1Lucerne Spinal Center, Orlando, Florida 32801.
Paraplegia
|December 1, 1989
Summary
Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation (CDI) effectively stabilizes thoracolumbar fractures, showing complete healing and no major complications. This surgical technique may eliminate the need for post-operative bracing in many patients.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation (CDI) offers enhanced rigidity for scoliosis surgery.
- CDI has demonstrated low rates of pseudarthrosis and hardware complications in scoliosis treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of CDI for stabilizing thoracolumbar fractures.
- To assess healing, neurological status, and complications in patients with thoracolumbar fractures treated with CDI.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 23 patients with thoracolumbar fractures treated with CDI.
- Evaluation of healing, neurological changes, hardware complications, and radiographic parameters.
- Comparison of outcomes between braced (9 patients) and non-braced (14 patients) groups.
Main Results:
- All 21 evaluated patients achieved complete fracture healing.
- No significant neurological complications were reported.
- No significant hardware complications were observed in the study cohort.
Conclusions:
- Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation is a safe and effective method for stabilizing thoracolumbar fractures.
- CDI can lead to successful healing without the need for post-operative bracing in many cases.
- The instrumentation demonstrates a low complication profile for thoracolumbar fracture management.