Residuals of trauma to the foot and ankle are a major cause of pain and disability for the affected patients. Trauma involving the joints of the ankle and foot is the most common cause of symptoms leading to the need…
Indications Displaced intraarticular calcaneus fractures Simpler patterns Early fixation Patients at high risk for wound healing complications with extensile approaches including smokers, diabetics, and those with medical comorbidities Indications Pitfalls Inexperience with calcaneus fracture reduction techniques Fractures treated beyond 2–3…
Indications Intraarticular calcaneal fractures with ≥2 mm step off of the posterior facet, and intraarticular calcaneal fractures with Böhler angle <15° on lateral radiographs of the foot or ankle Contraindications: vascular insufficiency, poorly controlled diabetes, smokers, and noncompliant patients Relative…