Surgery for fracture of the calcaneus: 5 (2–8) year follow-up of 20 cases
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679308994560Abstract
20 displaced intraarticular fractures of the calcaneus were treated by open reduction and internal fixation. Results were evaluated according to a standardized protocol. With an average follow-up of 5 (2–8) years, results were excellent or good in 15 cases and fair or poor in 5 cases. An accurate radiographic study and CT scanning are essential for understanding these fractures. We feel that restoring calcaneal shape as anatomic as possible, getting an appropriate reduction of the posterior joint surface by a surgical procedure with early mobilization, and delayed weight bearing would be a good option in treatment of these fractures.Downloads
Download data is not yet available.
Downloads
Published
1993-01-01
How to Cite
Prats, A. D., Muñoz, A. S., Llopis, F. S., Perelló, E. B., & García, A. D. (1993). Surgery for fracture of the calcaneus: 5 (2–8) year follow-up of 20 cases. Acta Orthopaedica, 64(2), 161–164. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679308994560
Issue
Section
Articles
License
Acta Orthopaedica (Scandinavica) content is available freely online as from volume 1, 1930. The journal owner owns the copyright for all material published until volume 80, 2009. As of June 2009, the journal has however been published fully Open Access, meaning the authors retain copyright to their work. As of June 2009, articles have been published under CC-BY-NC or CC-BY licenses, unless otherwise specified.
