title: [The spine].
abstract: Spinal injuries must be divided into stable and unstable lesions. Stable fractures are treated functionally, in unstable cases a decision must be made whether conventional treatment will be satisfactory. Severe kyphosis or chronic instability must be avoided. Open reduction and spinal fusion are recommended very early, if conventional therapy is not successful. Surgical risks are minimized by technical standards.
mesh_terms: D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011379:Prognosis; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Wirbelsäule.