Engler G L
New York University Medical Center, New York 10016.
J Spinal Disord. 1990 Mar;3(1):62-6.
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.