Evaluating Short Term Outcomes Post Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fracture Fixation via a Sinus Tarsi Approach in a Non-Exclusively Selected Cohort

Management of intra-articular calcaneal fractures remains a debated topic in orthopaedics, with operative fixation often held in reserve due to concerns regarding perioperative morbidity and potential complications. The purpose of this study was to identify the characteristics of patients who developed surgical complications to inform the future stratification of patients best suited to operative treatment for intra-articular calcaneal fractures. All patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation of calcaneal fractures utilizing the Sinus Tarsi approach between March 2014 and July 2018 were identified using theatre records.

Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - October 5, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Martin S Davey, Peter Staunton, Laura Ann Lambert, Matthew G Davey, James C Walsh Tags: Original Research Source Type: research