Steinmann pin retractor: An auxiliary reduction equipment for the minimally invasive treatment of calcaneal fractures.

ABSTRACT: A minimally invasive approach has been widely used for the treatment of calcaneal fractures, however, its downside in exposing the calcaneal body, affects fracture reduction. We used a Steinmann pin retractor mentioned in our previous case series study to solve this issue. To further evaluate the efficacy of this reduction technique, and elucidate its mechanism, we compared it with the control groups in this study. Between March 2017 and November 2020, 52 patients were included in this retrospective comparative study. 20 patients were included in the S-S group (Steinmann pin retractor with internal fixation via the sinus tarsi approach), 17 patients were included in the S group (internal fixation via sinus tarsi approach), and 15 patients were included in the L group (internal fixation via

SUBMITTER: Zhao B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9524867 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature