The primary evaluation and management of 47 consecutive patients with 48 open calcaneal
fractures was retrospectively analyzed. The fractures were treated over a 7year period. Forty …

Background: Studies of open calcaneal fractures have been limited and have not analyzed
results according to wound location, severity of soft-tissue disruption, fracture type, or …

Open calcaneal fractures are obscure fractures. Typically, these injuries result in a high-
energy, polytraumatized patient population. Initial management consists of irrigation and …

Background The management of displaced calcaneal fractures is a challenging task, and
operative treatment is fraught with a considerable learning curve. Reasons include the …

Open Fractures of the Calcaneus: A Review of Treatment and O... : Journal of Orthopaedic
Trauma Open Fractures of the Calcaneus: A Review of Treatment and Outcome : Journal of …

Methods: Between January 1, 1989 and June 30, 1997, 503 calcaneal fractures in 463
patients were treated at our institution; 43 fractures in 42 patients were open (8.5%). Thirty …

Open calcaneus fractures are usually the result of high-energy mechanisms and are
associated with other orthopedic and whole body system injures. Understanding the …

The treatment of choice for acute displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures remains
controversial. The authors present a brief historical review of treatment options and results …

This article discusses the fracture biomechanics and classification of the intra-articular
calcaneal fracture, along with presenting an overview of the surgical approaches currently in …

Significant progress has been made in the management of calcaneal fractures. This is
reflected in the marked decrease in complication rates associated with the current …