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International Orthopaedics
Published in: International Orthopaedics 10/2015

Open Access 01-10-2015 | Original Paper

Reduction and internal fixation of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures with a locking nail: a prospective study of sixty nine cases

Authors: P. Simon, M. Goldzak, A. Eschler, T. Mittlmeier

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 10/2015

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Abstract

Purpose

The best treatment for intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus is still debated. The aims of this study were to determine whether intrafocal reduction of thalamic fractures is effective, to evaluate whether a locking nail is able to maintain reduction of the articular surface and to analyse the functional results of this original method.

Methods

This prospective study assessed 69 fractures treated with a locking fracture nail in 63 cases and with primary subtalar fusion in six (Calcanail ®, FH). Articular congruity and global reduction of the calcaneus was assessed in all patients by computed tomography (CT) scan three months postoperatively. Functional results were evaluated according to the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle–Hindfoot Score (AOFAS-AHS) and all complications recorded.

Results

For the 63 fracture nails, the average AOFAS score was 85.9 at a mean final follow-up of 12 months. Only three secondary fusions were performed. For the six comminuted fractures requiring primary fusion, the average AOFAS score was 75.9 at the last follow-up.

Conclusions

The posterior intrafocal approach for both reduction and locked nailing of intra-articular calcaneal fractures has been proven as an effective and reliable procedure.
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Metadata
Title
Reduction and internal fixation of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures with a locking nail: a prospective study of sixty nine cases
Authors
P. Simon
M. Goldzak
A. Eschler
T. Mittlmeier
Publication date
01-10-2015
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 10/2015
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-015-2816-5

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