The importance of medial wall stabilization in sinus-tarsi approach to treat Sanders type II and III calcaneus fractures

Category: Trauma Introduction/Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the clinical outcomes of medial wall stabilization in sinus-tarsi approach to treat Sanders type II and III calcaneus fractures. Methods: In this retrospective study, a total of 38 patients (32 men and 6 women) with 38 displa...

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Main Author: Zhongmin Shi MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-09-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011417S000369
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description Category: Trauma Introduction/Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the clinical outcomes of medial wall stabilization in sinus-tarsi approach to treat Sanders type II and III calcaneus fractures. Methods: In this retrospective study, a total of 38 patients (32 men and 6 women) with 38 displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures were included. A modified sinus tarsi approach was used to reduce and stabilize the posterior facet using rafting technique with mini-fragment locking plate and multiple sagittal screws were added percutaneously to stabilize the calcaneal body and to control rotation. Preoperative and postoperative Böhler’s and Gissane angle were compared, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot scores and SF-36 scores were used to evaluate the final outcomes, and the complications were also recorded. Results: The mean duration of follow-up was 17.4 months. The mean preoperative Böhler’s angle (13.4 ± 3.4°), Gissane angle (88.1 ± 7.6°) were significantly increased (P < 0.05) at final follow-up (25.5 ± 5.6°, 116.2 ± 7.5°, respectively). Complications included 9 cases of moderate subtalar joint stiffness. There were 2 cases with wound edge necrosis, but there was no superficial or deep infection, or nerve injury was observed in these patients. Conclusion: The application of minimally invasive rafting technique with medial wall stabilization is an effective option for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures.
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spelling doaj.art-bc5f0d449bbd47a089445495b57cba132022-12-21T19:17:43ZengSAGE PublishingFoot & Ankle Orthopaedics2473-01142017-09-01210.1177/2473011417S000369The importance of medial wall stabilization in sinus-tarsi approach to treat Sanders type II and III calcaneus fracturesZhongmin Shi MDCategory: Trauma Introduction/Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the clinical outcomes of medial wall stabilization in sinus-tarsi approach to treat Sanders type II and III calcaneus fractures. Methods: In this retrospective study, a total of 38 patients (32 men and 6 women) with 38 displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures were included. A modified sinus tarsi approach was used to reduce and stabilize the posterior facet using rafting technique with mini-fragment locking plate and multiple sagittal screws were added percutaneously to stabilize the calcaneal body and to control rotation. Preoperative and postoperative Böhler’s and Gissane angle were compared, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot scores and SF-36 scores were used to evaluate the final outcomes, and the complications were also recorded. Results: The mean duration of follow-up was 17.4 months. The mean preoperative Böhler’s angle (13.4 ± 3.4°), Gissane angle (88.1 ± 7.6°) were significantly increased (P < 0.05) at final follow-up (25.5 ± 5.6°, 116.2 ± 7.5°, respectively). Complications included 9 cases of moderate subtalar joint stiffness. There were 2 cases with wound edge necrosis, but there was no superficial or deep infection, or nerve injury was observed in these patients. Conclusion: The application of minimally invasive rafting technique with medial wall stabilization is an effective option for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures.https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011417S000369
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The importance of medial wall stabilization in sinus-tarsi approach to treat Sanders type II and III calcaneus fractures
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
title The importance of medial wall stabilization in sinus-tarsi approach to treat Sanders type II and III calcaneus fractures
title_full The importance of medial wall stabilization in sinus-tarsi approach to treat Sanders type II and III calcaneus fractures
title_fullStr The importance of medial wall stabilization in sinus-tarsi approach to treat Sanders type II and III calcaneus fractures
title_full_unstemmed The importance of medial wall stabilization in sinus-tarsi approach to treat Sanders type II and III calcaneus fractures
title_short The importance of medial wall stabilization in sinus-tarsi approach to treat Sanders type II and III calcaneus fractures
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