Clinical and radiologic outcomes of minimally invasive locking plate versus screw fixation for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACFs) via sinus tarsi approach: a comparative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The optimal surgical treatment approach for calcaneal fractures remains controversial. This retrospective comparative study aimed to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of minimally invasive locking plate fixation with those of screw fixation for displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures (DIACFs) treated via the sinus tarsi approach (STA).

Methods

A total of 38 patients and 40 feet with DIACFs from 2015 to 2020 were retrospectively reviewed with a minimum of 3 years of follow-up. Patients were divided into two groups based on fixation method: minimally invasive locking plate fixation (MIP group) versus screw fixation (SW group) (17 vs 23, respectively). The clinical outcomes were evaluated by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Maryland Foot Score (M

SUBMITTER: Chang YJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12495791 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature