L-rod spinal wiring

English translation: L-rod (spinal-pelvic) fixation wire

22:52 Aug 12, 2004

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English term or phrase: L-rod spinal wiring

Fracture fixation components:

Indications
Indications specific to the Cable/Sleeve Components:
· Trochanteric reattachment.
· L-rod spinal wiring.
· Long bone fracture fixation.
· Fixation of patellar fractures.
Indications specific to the Cable/Plate™ Components:
· Long bone fracture fixation

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Selected answer:L-rod (spinal-pelvic) fixation wire

Explanation:
(Possilby Galveston technique
...sublaminal wire)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve& db=PubMed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=84300502
L-rod (lumbar-ilium)
http://www.thejns-net.org/spine/issues/v92n1/pdf/s0920061.pd...
http://www.aans.org/education/journal/ neurosurgical/aug03/15-2-6.pdf

...segmental wire fixation
http://www.spineuniverse.com/authorpubs.php?authorID=29

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L- is a referecne to the shape...

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http://www.thejns-net.org/jns/issues/v87n5/pdf/n0870781.pdf
http://www.sicot.org/IO_reports/08-2003/3-08-2003.pdf

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Rod - In spinal applications, a slender, metal implant which is used to immobilize and alien the
spine
http://spinaldoc.com/glossary.html

http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspzQzp...

Harrington\'s rod is the best definition (also Langue\'s). Slim metal mass etc. Can be bended to an L.
....and here\'s how a harrington would look in an x-ray after fusion...
http://www.spineuniverse.com/displaygraphic.php/1110/bridwel...

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\"Pelvis holder with no.3 radiotransparent rods (“L” shaped rod, rod for adults and rod for children)\"
http://gbf.micronet.it/Opt/inglese/80d-tb_traum_cod_ing.shtm...

...and since you mention Luque... \"Luque instrumentation - L-SHAPED
rods\"
http://www.orthoteers.co.uk/Nrujp~ij33lm/Orthpaedspine.htm

\"Luque rod,. ... Luque, 20th century, Mexican orthopaedic surgeon), an L-shaped or rectangular rod ... These rods are attached to the spine by sublaminar ...\"
http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/ medical/Volume%20III%201/LUQUE%20ROD.ASP

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Elena Petelos
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Local time: 08:05

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L-rod (spinal-pelvic) fixation wire

Elena Petelos

L stands for lumbal or lumbral (lover back)

Nizamettin Yigit

Discussion entries: 9

Non-ProZ.com

Thank you, Elena!

22:53 Aug 13, 2004

Elena Petelos

United Kingdom

Thanks! :-)

22:52 Aug 13, 2004

Elena Petelos

United Kingdom

Yes Barbara, it's a Luque rod, that happens to be L-shaped and not rectangular. :-) http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/medical/Volume ...

22:49 Aug 13, 2004

Non-ProZ.com

The following article suggested this to me:

22:43 Aug 13, 2004

http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic526.htm

The Galveston technique of pelvic fixation with L-rod instrumentation of the spine.
The treatment of scoliosis in cerebral palsy by posterior spinal fusion with Luque-rod segmental instrumentation

The instrumentation used is segmental, with either a multiple hook-rod system with or without addition of sublaminar wires or a Luque rod and sublaminar wires or a unit rod device. When fusion to the sacrum is necessary, it can be performed with the Luque-Galveston technique or with iliac screws.

Elena Petelos

United Kingdom

Dear Barbara...if you look at the notes you will see that I say Harrington's is the best definition, again L-is a reference to the shape not the name!

22:14 Aug 13, 2004

Non-ProZ.com

Finally, I found the answer: L = Luque

22:05 Aug 13, 2004

L-rod = Luque rod
Luque rods are custom contoured metal rods that are fixed to each segment (vertebra) in the affected part of the spine. The main advantage is that the patient may not need to wear a cast or brace after the procedure. The main disadvantage is that the risk of injury to the nerves and spinal cord is higher than with a some other forms of instrumentation. This is because wires must be threaded through each vertebra near the spinal column, increasing the risk of such damage. Luque rods are sometimes used to treat scoliosis.
http://www.ehendrick.com/healthy/001261.htm

Luck rod insertion is one of the alternative names for spinal fusion.

Spinal Fusion
Luque rod insertion
Definition:
Surgical treatment of abnormal spine bone (vertebrae), such as abnormal curvatures (scoliosis or kyphosis) or injuries (fractures). The surgery stabilizes (fuses) vertebrae together with bone grafts or metal rods. The most common spinal area involved is the lower (lumbar) spine, but upper (cervical) spine involvement can occur. This can also be done for arthritis or infection in certain cases.
Alternative Names: Harrington rod insertion; Spinal fusion with instrumentation; Posterior spinal fusion; Arthrodesis; Luque rod insertion; Anterior spinal fusion

http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/002968.htm

Non-ProZ.com

Neither "L" nor "rod" :-(.

23:22 Aug 12, 2004

Non-ProZ.com

I do not know what "L-rod" means.

23:18 Aug 12, 2004

Cilian O'Tuama

Germany

Sorry, but what is your question? :-)

23:16 Aug 12, 2004

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l-rod spinal wiring L stands for lumbal or lumbral (lover back)

Explanation:
a method of spinal disengagement fixation
it can fix to pelvis or it can fix one spine to another spine

With image
http://www.aans.org/education/journal/neurosurgical/jan03/14...

http://www.thejns-net.org/spine/issues/v92n1/full/s0920061_r...
http://www.thejns-net.org/spine/issues/v92n1/pdf/s0920061.pd...

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It is also shape of the fixation instrument which is L shaped as well.

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rod= bar, wand
here a piece of metal or wire that its length is dominating its width.

L-rod fixation fixation of L spines by using the rod/wire/bar to pelvis. This may be required after a spine deformation or accidental rupture of spines which are mostly very dangerous. It may result paralysis or death.

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rod= bar, wand
here a piece of metal or wire that its length is dominating its width.

L-rod fixation fixation of L spines by using the rod/wire/bar to pelvis. This may be required after a spine deformation or accidental rupture of spines which are mostly very dangerous. It may result paralysis or death.

Nizamettin Yigit
Netherlands
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Native speaker of: Turkish
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L-rod (spinal-pelvic) fixation wire

Elena Petelos
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:05
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Thanks a lot!

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