J Korean Fract Soc.  1992 Nov;5(2):199-204. 10.12671/jksf.1992.5.2.199.

Intra-Articular Fractures of the Calcaneus: ORIF via Lateral Approac

• Kim ID
• Ihn JC
• Kim PT
• Park BC
• Lyu YG
• Park IH
• Kim SJ

• KMID: 1944124
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1992.5.2.199

Abstract

The os calcis is one of the most commonly injured tarsal bone and fractures involving the subtalar joint may cause serious and persistent disabilities. We treated 12 intra-artlcular calcaneal fractures in 11 patients from June, 1998 to April, 1992 by plate fixation after lateral approach. The Sanders fracture classification system was applied to out study which classify the fractures according to the number of the fractured segments and direction of the fracture lines after computerized axial tomography of the posterior facetal joint. The follow-up evaluation included questioning the patient about pain during activity and rest, the ability to walk and stand, range of subtalar motion and ability to return to work according to the assessment sheet for calcaneal fractures of Creighton Nebraska Health Foundationl We experienced 8 excellent and 2 good results among 12 cases and there was little complication.

Keyword

Intra-articular fractures; Lateral approach; Plate fixation

MeSH Terms

Calcaneus*
Classification
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Intra-Articular Fractures*
Joints
Nebraska
Return to Work
Subtalar Joint
Tarsal Bones