Exposure of the Calcaneus via the Sinus Tarsi Approach versus the Lateral Extensile Approach: A Cadaveric Study

Category: Hindfoot; Trauma Introduction/Purpose: The lateral extensile approach (LEA) to the calcaneus has long been a popular surgical approach to treat calcaneal fractures. However, high rates of wound complications have led surgeons to investigate alternative approaches. As a result, the sinus ta...

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Main Authors: John C. Prather MD, John Wilson BS, Eildar Abyar MD, Sean Young, Gerald McGwin PhD, Michael D. Johnson MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-10-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011420S00390