J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.  2009 Jun;13(1):106-108.

The Calcaneus Fracture of Joint Depression Type with Lateral Subtalar Dislocation (A Case Report)

• Lee SY
• Kim GL
• Ban TS
• Kang JW

Abstract

Calcaneus fracture with a subtalar dislocation are extremely rare. A case of a joint depression type calcaneus fracture with a lateral dislocation of the calcaneal posterior facet and tuberosity is presented. We treated it with open reduction and internal fixation with Steinmann pins and K-wires through limited posterior approach and obtained satisfactory radiographic and clinical outcome.

Keyword

Calcaneus; Fracture; Subtalar dislocation

MeSH Terms

Calcaneus
Depression
Dislocations
Joints