Surgical Treatment of Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2014
Abstract
Most intra-articular calcaneal fractures are a result of high-energy trauma. The operative management of calcaneal fractures has been based on achieving anatomic reduction and minimizing complications of the compromised soft tissue envelope. The traditional extensile lateral approach offers advantages of achieving adequate fracture reduction with the risk of wound-healing complications and infection. Limited open reduction and internal fixation techniques with or without using external fixation focuses on achieving fracture reduction with less risk of wound complications but higher risk of malunion. This article discusses key points of operative management for various intra-articular calcaneal fracture patterns and clinical presentations.
Volume
31
Issue
4
First Page
539
Last Page
546
ISSN
1558-2302
Published In/Presented At
Stapleton, J. J., & Zgonis, T. (2014). Surgical treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures. Clinics In Podiatric Medicine And Surgery, 31(4), 539-546. doi:10.1016/j.cpm.2014.06.003
Disciplines
Orthopedics | Other Medical Specialties | Podiatry | Surgery
PubMedID
25281514
LVHN link
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Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article