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Tongue-Type Calcaneus Fractures

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Tongue-type calcaneus fractures present a challenge to orthopedic surgeons. Due to the potential for soft-tissue compromise these injuries can be a true orthopedic emergency. Percutaneous and open reduction techniques can aid in treating this injury. Along with the reduction techniques there is a variety of fixation methods to help stabilize this fracture pattern.

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  1. UC Davis Medical Center, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA

    Philip Wolinsky M.D.

  2. Medical College of Wisconsin, 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA

    Chad Beck M.D.

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  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center , New York, New York, USA

    Nirmal C. Tejwani

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Wolinsky, P., Beck, C. (2018). Tongue-Type Calcaneus Fractures. In: Tejwani, N. (eds) Fractures of the Foot and Ankle. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60456-5_11

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