An investigation into the frequency and risk factors of low back pain following surgical treatment of isolated calcaneal fractures

CONCLUSION: Low back pain may occur after unilateral calcaneal fractures treated by ORIF. This may be caused by decreased angles of ankle dorsi and plantar flexion, foot inversion, hip abduction, and internal and external rotation. In the rehabilitation program, not only the ankle region but also the hip joint of the affected side should be included, and the kinetic chain that describes the interaction mechanism of the human body should not be forgotten.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, Prognostic Study.PMID:38525510 | DOI:10.5152/j.aott.2024.23031
Source: Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research