A Percutaneous Technique for Reduction and Internal Fixation of Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A retrospective cohort study demonstrated that, in comparison with open reduction and internal fixation through an extensile lateral approach, our percutaneous technique for reduction and internal fixation of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures decreases the rate of complications and achieves and maintains extra-articular fracture reductions just as well.

Step 1 patient positioning and imaging

Position the patient correctly to obtain excellent fluoroscopic views, which are key to the procedure.

Step 2 fracture reduction

The techniques for reducing and fixing joint depression and tongue-type calcaneal fractures differ and will be described separately.

Step 3 screw fixation

Identify screw entry points and paths using fluoroscopic images, an

SUBMITTER: Marsh JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8343976 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature