title: [Conservative treatment of fractures of the thoracolumbar spine.].
abstract: The authors present an overview on contemporary problems and possibilities of conservative treatment of fractures of the thoracolumbar spine. They draw attention to the theoretical basis of conservative treatment of fractures of the thoracolumbar spine elaborated in the twenties and thirties of this century. Based on their own experience they present a system of indications for reposition and fixation of these injuries. Key words: conservative treatment of fractures, thoracolumbar spine.
authors.affiliation: Ortopedická klinika IPVZ, FN Praha - Bulovka.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Trnovský
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Tóth