Minimally-invasive treatment of intra-articular fractures of the calcaneum.

Comparison of Two Surgical Approaches for Displaced Intra - articular Calcaneal Fractures : Minimally 1 Invasive Sinus

External fixation for displaced intra-articular fractures of the calcaneum.

A minimally-invasive procedure using percutaneous reduction and external fixation can be carried out for Sanders' type II, III and IV fractures of the os calcis. We have treated 54 consecutive closed displaced fractures of the calcaneum involving the articular surface in 52 patients with the Orthofix Calcaneal Mini-Fixator. Patients were followed up for a mean of 49 months (27 to 94) and assess...

Treatment of Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures by Intramedullary Nail. Preliminary Report.

BACKGROUND Open reduction and plate stabilisation is a recognised method of treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures. The surgical approach to the calcaneal bone used in these procedures is associated with a high risk of complications. The aim of this paper is to present the author's experience with a new surgical method and analyse early outcomes of the treatment of calcaneal fractures...

Calcaneal Fracture Management Via a Combination of Approaches: Double External Fixation Distraction With Minimally-Invasive and Percutaneous Repair

Management of intra-articular calcaneal fractures is complex, challenging, and evolving. Historically, these injuries have fared poorly with or without surgical intervention (1). Recent advancements and operative technique refinements now offer more promising operative outcomes. Still, there is not consensus on one standard treatment. Instead, many factors must be weighed when determining the m...

Intra-articular calcaneal fracture: closed reduction and balloon-assisted augmentation with calcium phosphate cement: a case report

INTRODUCTION For decades, open reduction and internal fixation was the surgical treatment of choice for intra-articular calcaneal fractures, either with or without any augmentation. Delayed weight bearing and wound-related complications are still unresolved. Aiming at a minimally invasive therapy with accelerated mobilization, we applied closed reduction and balloon-assisted augmentation with c...