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Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
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[Calcaneus fractures].

M P Clare1, R W Sanders

  • 1Division of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Foot & Ankle Fellowship, 13020 Telecom Parkway North, 33637, Tampa, Florida, USA. mpclare@verizon.net

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High-energy trauma causes complex calcaneal fractures. Surgical treatment aims to restore calcaneal anatomy and function, with arthrodesis as a salvage option for post-traumatic arthritis.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Trauma care

Background:

  • Calcaneal fractures result from high-energy trauma.
  • These fractures present complex, three-dimensional patterns.
  • Displaced intra-articular fractures often require surgical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline preferred surgical management methods for calcaneal fractures.
  • To discuss restoration of calcaneal morphology and articular surfaces.
  • To describe salvage options for post-traumatic arthritis.

Main Methods:

  • Surgical treatment for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures.
  • Restoration of calcaneal height, width, and morphology.
  • In situ arthrodesis for salvage.

Main Results:

  • Surgical intervention facilitates anatomical restoration.
  • Early surgical management can improve outcomes.
  • Arthrodesis serves as a viable salvage procedure.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical management is key for displaced calcaneal fractures.
  • Restoring anatomy and joint surface is crucial.
  • Arthrodesis is an effective salvage for post-traumatic arthritis.