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Avulsionsfraktur der Tuberositas calcanei bei Athleten

Avulsion fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity in athletes

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Knöcherne Ausrissfrakturen der Tuberositas calcanei sind seltene Verletzungen. Prinzipiell können 3 Entstehungsmechanismen unterschieden werden. Therapeutisch steht die operative Refixierung im Vordergrund, wobei in der Auswahl des chirurgischen Verfahrens die Größe des ausgerissenen Fragments der bestimmende Faktor ist.

Im beschriebenen Fall verwendeten wir einen Mitek-Super-Anker® zur Refixation des kleinen Knochenfragments an den Kalkaneus, womit eine stabile Reinsertion der Sehne mit knöcherner Durchheilung und uneingeschränktem funktionellen Resultat innerhalb von 10 Wochen erreicht werden konnte.

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Avulsion fractures of the calcaneal tuberosity are rare injuries. Several surgical treatment options have been described. The size of the calcaneal fragment is the limiting factor in choosing the method for restoration. Finding the right type of fixation modality remains challenging in this rare kind of injury.

In the case presented one Mitek Super Anchor was used to reattach the small fragment of the tuberosity to the calcaneus. Stable fixation with bony reunion and excellent functional outcome were achieved by this technique within 10 weeks. Therefore, we recommend the use of an anchor system for the treatment of small fragment calcaneal avulsion fractures.

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Glanzmann, M., Veréb, L. & Habegger, R. Avulsionsfraktur der Tuberositas calcanei bei Athleten. Unfallchirurg 108, 325–326 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00113-004-0880-1

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