Steinmann pin retractor-assisted reduction with circle plate fixation via sinus tarsi approach for intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Sinus tarsi approach and mini-calc plate have been used for intra-articular calcaneal fractures. However, the sinus tarsi approach has limited exposure to the lateral wall, which makes it challenging to obtain an excellent anatomic reduction of the calcaneal body. What is more! To restore the width of the calcaneal body entirely and prevent the heel varus simultaneously with mini-calc plate was tough as well. Aimed to solve the aforementioned problems, our study focused on using the Steinmann pin retractor for reduction and the circle plate for fixation via the sinus tarsi approach. METHODS:From March 2017 to January 2019, 15 patients with closed calcaneal fractures were treated with the method of Steinmann pin retractor-assisted reduction and circle plate fixation via the sinus

SUBMITTER: Zhao B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6854624 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature