Minimally Invasive Reduction and Fixation of Thoracolumbar Fractures

Inclusion Criteria: * Minimum age of the patients of 18 years * Indication for operative treatment of fractures of the thoracic or lumbar spine * Singular A3.1-3 fractures according to the AO classification system * Declaration of consent in participation in this study and willingness to the treatment according to the study protocol * Physical and mental ability to meet the clinical and radiological follow-up plan Exclusion Criteria: * Additional severe trauma, that makes survey of the patient difficult or impossible influence the results of the fracture treatment significantly * Additional trauma or fractures of the spine * Other serious conditions complicating participation in the study * Systemic or local infections * Pregnancy or planned pregnancy * Neurological deficits * Severe blood coagulation disorders diagnosed preoperatively * Intake of preoperatively anticoagulants * Osteoporosis * Bone metabolism disorders * Laminectomy necessary during surgery results in exclusion of the patient either