title: Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation for reduction of fracture dislocations of the spine.
abstract: The utilization of the Cotrel-Dubousset (CD) instrumentation for reduction of fracture dislocations of the spine requires special techniques unique to this new rod/hook configuration. A rotational manipulation of the CD rod with special application of a "fulcrum" hook is essential to reduce and maintain reduction in fracture dislocations of the spine.
authors: New York University Medical Center, New York 10016.
authors: G L
authors: GL
authors: Engler
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D007738:Kyphosis / Q000601:surgery; D008141:Lordosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries