Fractures of the anterior process of the calcaneum: A review and proposed treatment algorithm

We would like to thank Dhinsa et al. for pointing their finger at a highly underrepresented injury in current foot and ankle literature. They published a review and proposed a treatment algorithm for fractures to the anterior process of the calcaneus (APC) [1]. According to their methodology, they conducted a “comprehensive literature search […] conforming to the PRISMA statement”. Based on the 23 studies finally included, the authors then proposed a treatment algorithm. They suggested conservative treatment (6 weeks immobilization and non-weightbearing) for acute undisplaced fractures classified t ype I and II according to Degan et al.

Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 16, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: S.F. Baumbach, F.K. Massen, H. Polzer Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research