Minimally invasive dual incision with mini plate internal fixation improves outcomes over 30 months in 20 patients with Sanders type III calcaneal fractures

Minimally invasive dual incision with mini plate internal fixation improves outcomes over 30 months in 20 patients with Sanders type III calcaneal fractures

Abstract Background Calcaneal Sanders type III or higher fractures traditionally have been treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF); however, ORIF has associated complications. We investigated a combination of minimally invasive dual incision and internal fixation using mini plates f...

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Main Authors: Jianming Chen, Zhongmeng Yang, Changwang Kong, Shijun Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Mini plate internal fixation
Minimally invasive dual incision
Sanders type III calcaneal fractures
Calcaneal geometry
Wound infection
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01644-3

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