J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.  2015 Dec;19(4):137-141. 10.14193/jkfas.2015.19.4.137.

Management of Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fracture

• Lee JY
• Na WC

• KMID: 2132454
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14193/jkfas.2015.19.4.137

Abstract

Recently, open reduction and internal fixation has been the treatment of choice for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures for many orthopaedic surgeons. However controversy still surrounds the optimal treatment with regard to whether displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures should be treated operatively or conservatively. Conservative treatments include use of splint, rest, leg elevation, icing, use of analgesics and early mobilization. Operative treatment is open reduction and internal fixation, performed through an extensile lateral approach with interfragmentary screws and application of a neutralization plate. We reviewed the question of whether operative treatment by open reduction and internal fixation provides a benefit compared with conservative treatment for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures.

Keyword

Calcaneal fracture; Conservative treatment; Open reduction and internal fixation

MeSH Terms

Analgesics
Early Ambulation
Leg
Splints
Analgesics