External Fixation versus Primary Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Intra-articular Calcaneus Fractures

Category: Hindfoot, Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Calcaneus fractures are common injuries of the foot and account for approximately sixty percent of all tarsal bone fractures. Anatomic reduction of the articular surface is associated with good long-term outcomes. Unfortunately, there is a high rate o...

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Main Authors: Rishin Kadakia MD, Catphuong Vu BA, Jason Bariteau MD, Rahul Rege BS, Mara Schenker MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-09-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011417S000226