[Outcomes of Treatment of Calcaneal Fractures Using Locking Compression Plate with or without Augmentation].

CONCLUSIONS The operative treatment of displaced intra-articular fractures consisting of open reduction from extended lateral approach and internal calcaneal LCP fixation brings good results. We concluded that there is no statistically significant difference in the results of osteosynthesis with a locking plate alone and combined with augmentation of diaphyseal defect of the calcaneus. Filling of the diaphyseal defect in the calcaneus is not necessary, it neither accelerates the healing, nor brings better treatment outcomes Key words: calcaneal fracture, cement augmentation of defect, locking plate, extended lateral approach. PMID: 31941568 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: Acta Chirurgiae Orthopaedicae et Traumatologiae Cechoslovaca - January 17, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech Source Type: research