Lateral wall osteotomy combined with embedded biodegradable implants for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures

Operative versus nonoperative treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures

BACKGROUND The relative efficacy of operative and nonoperative treatments for the displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACF) remains uncertain. OBJECT We conducted a meta-analysis to compare the effectiveness of operative and nonoperative treatments in treating patients with DIACF. METHODS Databases including Cochrane Library, Medline, Embase, CBM, CNKI, and Google Scholar were s...

Functional outcome measures after displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures.

We have devised a new scoring system using visual analogue scales (VAS) to determine the functional outcome in 15 patients with 20 displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures, confirmed by CT. The average follow-up was 19 months. A VAS was completed separately by the patient, the surgeon and an independent assessor. It showed satisfactory agreement between observers and strong correlations wi...

Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures: Classification and Treatment.

The calcaneus is the most commonly fractured tarsal bone. Displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures are usually caused by a fall from height with one or both heels directly hitting the ground. Displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures are complex and highly disabling injuries. There is ongoing debate regarding the optimal treatment for each type of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fra...

Percutaneous treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures

BACKGROUND The outcome after displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures is influenced by the condition of the surrounding soft tissues. To avoid secondary soft tissue complications after surgical treatment, several less-invasive procedures for reduction and fixation have been introduced. The percutaneous technique according to Forgon and Zadravecz is suitable for all types of displaced intra...

Displaced intra-articular calcaneal fracture treatment.