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Provisional Reduction and External Fixation of Acute Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneus Fractures: Surgical Technique and Clinical Results

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: The treatment of calcaneus fractures has been a topic of ongoing debate with controversies regarding the best treatment options and algorithms. Sparse literature exists examining the role of external fixation in initial reduction and the maintenance of bony alignment. The authors describe a technique of a medially based 3-pin provisional external fixation for the treatment of a displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures with the review of 26 patients with an average follow-up of 26 months. A fourth pin utilized in the case of tongue-type fractures is introduced as an important adjunct to this treatment paradigm. Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level IV—therapeutic. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Source: Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery

DOI: 10.1097/btf.0000000000000353

Authors: Alan Y. Yan, Babar Shafiq, Stephen P. Canton, Joshua T. Olson, Peter A. Cole

Institutions: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4293103113

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Cites: 66

Cited by: 1

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