[Good results of surgical treatment of idiopathic scoliosis using the Cotrel-Dubousset technique].
OBJECTIVE
To determine the results and complications of the Cotrel-Dubousset (CD) operation in idiopathic scoliosis.


METHODS
Retrospective.


METHODS
Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, Utrecht, and University Hospital, Leiden.


METHODS
Of the first 22 patients with idiopathic scoliosis operated on with CD instrumentation the results were determined: the Cobb angle, the percentage of rotational correction achieved, duration of the operation, amount of blood loss, complications and duration of the postoperative hospital stay.


RESULTS
Compared with the Harrington technique, there were fewer complications resulting from instrumental failure (three in all), while the correction of the scoliosis was the same and in some cases even better. Advantages of the CD operation for the patient were rapid mobilization, short postoperative hospital stay and short duration of the after-treatment with use of a removable light plastic corset.


CONCLUSIONS
The Cotrel-Dubousset operation appears to be a promising method for the treatment of patients with idiopathic scoliosis.
Schoots
E J
EJ
Academisch Ziekenhuis, Universiteitskliniek voor kinderen en jeugdigen het Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, Utrecht.
Pruijs
J E
JE
Keessen
W
W
Verbout
A J
AJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008297:Male; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods