[Functional treatment of fractures of the calcaneum (author's transl)]

62 fractures of the calcaneum treated by functional therapy have been reviewed. Good results were observed in 63 per cent of the cases, whereas 37 per cent showed satisfactory results. Fractures of the Typ A and B and those of Typ C without other injuries demonstrated good results. Therefore functional therapy can be recommended. Although Typ C fractures combined with other injuries have poor end-results, operative therapy should be delayed because of the over-all risk of the patient. A trial of functional therapy should be initially instituted.