Professor Jean Dubousset has been a member of the Scientific Advisory Board since the Foundation’s creation in 99.
He is a leading figure in the field of orthopedics, recognized for his significant contributions to research and teaching.
He has devoted much of his career to the study of spinal pathologies.

The Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation, developed with Dr. Yves Cotrel in 1983, has revolutionized the treatment of spinal deformities. This innovative technique stabilizes the spine using a system of rods and screws, offering an effective solution for correcting scoliosis and other anomalies. Thanks to this breakthrough, many patients have benefited from a significant improvement in their quality of life.

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We are saddened to share the news of Professor Jean Dubousset’s passing, on May 4th.

Most people will rightly point to his scientific merits, his qualities as a doctor and surgeon, his great simplicity and availability… We want to say – and his former patients will confirm it – his infinite kindness, his unfailing loyalty, a unique way of respecting each individual equally and his great uprightness.
He will be missed by many.
We will greatly missed.

The Fondation Cotrel will pay him the tribute he deserves, of that you can be assured. But now is the time to mourn, and our most affectionate thoughts are entirely with his family and loved ones.