title: Thoracolumbar spinal fractures--concepts of treatment.
abstract: The treatment of thoracolumbar spinal fractures has evolved significantly in the last 50 years. Clear classification systems now allow physicians to predict which fracture patterns will require surgery and which may be adequately treated non-operatively. These indications, as well as a brief overview of thoracolumbar spinal fracture care, are presented.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedics Indianapolis, IN 46202.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Coscia
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Trammell
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Haines
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*