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Controversies in calcaneus fracture management: a systematic review of the literature

Authors: Mandeep S. Dhillon, Kamal Bali, Sharad Prabhakar

Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY | Issue 3/2011

Abstract

Despite the fact that the calcaneus is the commonest tarsal bone fractured, many controversies exist in the literature regarding the management options. This stems from the fact that the understanding of the fracture pattern has evolved only recently, surgical approaches have lately been standardized, surgical timing has become more clear, and newer implants are regularly being introduced. Despite the significant advances, complications and controversies related to this common fracture abound. The present paper looks at all aspects of modern management options of calcaneus fractures and tries to review the literature with regard to the controversial issues that still persist.

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Title: Controversies in calcaneus fracture management: a systematic review of the literature
Authors: Mandeep S. Dhillon
Kamal Bali
Sharad Prabhakar
Publication date: 01-12-2011
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY / Issue 3/2011
Print ISSN: 2035-5106
Electronic ISSN: 2035-5114
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-011-0114-y

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