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Fractures: Bone Repair01:27

Fractures: Bone Repair

Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the procedure...

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Treatment for calcaneal malunion.

Mohamed Ebrahim Ali Al-Ashhab1

  • 1Benha Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, No.12, Sidi Nasr street, Atrib, Benha, Qualubia, Egypt, alashhab3@yahoo.com.

European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology : Orthopedie Traumatologie
|February 16, 2013
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Summary

Surgical treatment for calcaneal malunion, a complication of calcaneal fractures, effectively reshaped the heel bone and restored function. This procedure improved patient outcomes, despite some complications like wound infection.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Calcaneal malunion frequently leads to pain, limping, and deformity after non-operative treatment of calcaneal fractures.
  • This study addresses the challenges associated with managing these complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the surgical experience and outcomes in treating calcaneal malunion.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of a specific surgical technique for this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Operative treatment was performed on eleven patients (23-40 years old) with Type II calcaneal malunion.
  • The procedure involved an extended lateral calcaneal approach, lateral wall exostectomy, peroneal tendon decompression, and subtalar bone block arthrodesis.
  • Follow-up averaged 13.5 months.

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Main Results:

  • Significant improvement in American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores and pain scores was observed post-surgery.
  • Complications included superficial wound infection (18.18%) and reflex sympathetic dystrophy (27.27%).

Conclusions:

  • Calcaneal lateral wall exostectomy with peroneal tenolysis and subtalar joint arthrodesis is an effective treatment for Type II calcaneal malunion.
  • This surgical approach successfully reshapes the calcaneus and restores hindfoot function.