Abstract
Calcaneal fractures are one of the most difficult fractures to surgically manage and often require a steep learning curve to achieve consistent results. They usually occur in young individuals with labor intensive occupations and are associated with major complications. Conservative treatment of intraarticular calcaneal fractures with displacement often results in significant deformity, bone loss, and posttraumatic arthrosis. Optimally, an open approach is required in most cases to achieve anatomic reduction and successful long-term utcomes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 381-392 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2010 |
Keywords
- Calcaneal fractures
- Complications
- External fixation
- Foot
- Open reduction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine