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A modified minimally invasive technique for treatment of intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus. Mid-term results and review of the literature

Authors: Mohamed A. Gomaa, Ahmed El Naggar, Ashraf Anbar

Published in: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology | Issue 4/2015

Abstract

Background

The goal of therapy for calcaneal fractures is elimination of pain and restoration of normal foot shape and walking ability. The occurrence of wound complications is a serious concern in treating calcaneal fractures.

Purpose

The purpose of the present study was to describe and evaluate the mid-term results of a modified minimally invasive technique for treatment of intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus.

Materials and methods

Fifty-two patients with 61 closed, intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus were enrolled in a prospective cohort study. They were treated with a minimally invasive technique combining a limited lateral approach and percutaneous screws. Clinical and radiographic data were analyzed. The minimum follow-up period was 2 years.

Results

Combining the anatomical and functional results, an overall rating of good, fair, and poor was assigned to each fracture. The results were good in 51 feet (83.6 %), fair in 6 feet, and poor in 4 feet.

Conclusion

The results of the current study were comparable to the results achieved using other minimally invasive techniques while avoiding the serious soft tissue complications encountered with open surgery. Thus, the described technique seems to be an effective and safe alternative for intra-articular calcaneal fracture fixation.

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Title: A modified minimally invasive technique for treatment of intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus. Mid-term results and review of the literature
Authors: Mohamed A. Gomaa
Ahmed El Naggar
Ashraf Anbar
Publication date: 01-12-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology / Issue 4/2015
Print ISSN: 1867-4569
Electronic ISSN: 1867-4577
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12570-015-0321-3

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A modified minimally invasive technique for treatment of intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus. Mid-term results and review of the literature

Abstract

Background

Purpose

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Purpose

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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