Abstract
Calcaneal fractures (2% of all fractures) are usually the result of high energy injuries, falls from a height and road traffic accidents [1]. These fractures are the most common tarsal fractures and 60–75% of them are displaced intra-articular fractures. Calcaneal fractures are more common in males (90%), mostly industrial workers, 41–45 years of age. Ten per cent have associated fractures of the spine and 25% have other extremity injuries. The economic impact is enormous since about 20% of the patients are totally incapacitated for 3–5 years [1–3]. Despite advances in imaging, surgical techniques and surgical devices the functional results of displaced intra-articular fractures are not optimal and the literature still reveals controversy surrounding classification and treatment [4]. The purpose of this review is to present the anatomical and radiological structure of the calcaneus and various clinical aspects and surgical modalities for these types of fractures.
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Cohen, Z., Volpin, G., Shtarker, H. (2011). Surgical Treatment of Displaced Calcaneal Fractures. In: Bentley, G. (eds) European Instructional Lectures. European Instructional Lectures, vol 11. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-18321-8_16
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