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Pinless calcaneus traction: a preliminary report

D Heim1, A Weymann, M Schütz

  • 1Department of Surgery, Hospital of Davos, Switzerland.

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
|August 1, 1994
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A novel pinless clamp offers a safe alternative for calcaneus traction, reducing infection risks associated with traditional Steinmann-pin or K-wire methods in lower leg fracture management.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Trauma management

Background:

  • Calcaneus traction using Steinmann-pins or K-wires is standard for delayed lower leg fracture fixation.
  • Pin track infection is a rare but serious complication of transosseous pin insertion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a pinless external fixator clamp for calcaneus traction.
  • To assess the risk of infection and complications compared to traditional methods.

Main Methods:

  • A pinless clamp was used for calcaneus traction in 39 patients.
  • Applications included delayed internal fixation (29 patients) and intraoperative traction during tibial nailing (10 patients).

Main Results:

  • The pinless clamp was used without major problems or complications in all 39 patients.

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  • This method preserves local blood supply and potentially lowers infection risk.

    • Conclusions:

    • The pinless clamp is a safe and effective tool for calcaneus traction.
    • It offers an advantageous alternative to transosseous pins, minimizing infection risks in fracture care.