J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.
2013 Jun;17(2):84-92.
Complications of Calcaneal Fracture
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea. youngos@paik.ac.kr
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- Quite high prevalence of acute and chronic complications of calcaneal fractures has been reported. Acute complications include blisters, wound necrosis or infection. Late complications include subtalar arthritis, calcaneal malunion, lateral subfibular impingement, tendon problems, sural nerve complications. There are many surgical or nonsurgical treatment modalities to manage those complications. However strategic initial surgical approach with gentle soft tissue handling accompanied by comprehensive understanding about numerous complications might be the best tool to achieve pain free and functional heel after treating calcaneal fractures.
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