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Cotrel-Dubousset rods in spinal fractures.

G G McBride1

  • 1Lucerne Spinal Center, Orlando, Florida 32801.

Paraplegia
|December 1, 1989
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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.

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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.

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