[Diagnostics and classification of fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine in adults : Approach depending on the bone structure].

Background: The epidemiology, treatment and prognosis of thoracolumbar vertebral fractures are fundamentally influenced by the bone quality of the patient. In individuals with healthy bone structure, a high-energy trauma is typically required to cause a fracture. In contrast, osteoporosis can cause fractures and also be present as a comorbid pathology in traumatic fractures.