Fractures of the Calcaneus- An Illustrated Review
Vol 9 | Issue 1 | January-June 2023 | page: 05-17 | Balvinder Rana, Anand Pillai
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13107/ti.2023.v09.i01.032
Authors: Balvinder Rana [1], Anand Pillai [2]
[1] Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.
[2] Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Foot & Ankle Division, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.
Address of Correspondence
Dr. Balvinder Rana,
Speciality Doctor, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.
Email: anklefootsurgery@gmail.com
Abstract
Calcaneal fractures are rare injuries accounting for less than 2% of all fractures. There is considerable published literature on calcaneal fractures, but the optimum management has still not been defined clearly because of different fracture patterns, patient characteristics affecting outcome, soft tissue complications associated with surgical treatment and complex anatomy of the calcaneus making accurate surgical reconstruction difficult. New techniques such as minimally invasive surgery (MIS) have shown promise. In this illustrated pictorial review, we summarise the surgical anatomy, pathophysiology, treatment strategies including tips and tricks on surgical management and discuss the current literature for this complex injury.
Keywords: Calcaneus, fracture, calcaneal anatomy, calcaneal fracture management, outcome of calcaneal fracture, classification
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