Surgical treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures: description of a technique using an adjustable uniplanar external fixator.
Author
Bittar, Cíntia Kelly
Ramos, Randal Rudge
Filho, Carlos Daniel Candido de Castro
Ramos, Roger Rudge
Cillo, Mario Sérgio Paulilo de
Mattos, Carlos Augusto de
Zabeu, José Luís Amim
Mazzuia, Antenor Rafael
Date
//2014Content Type
ArtigoMetadata
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Several surgical techniques are available for the treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures. The use of a uniplanar external fixator is an option for the treatment of fractures classified as Sanders types 2 and 3. Satisfactory reduction and stabilisation of the fracture are achieved by means of mini-incisions and fixator adjustment. The advantages of this technique include less soft-tissue damage, avoidance of internal implants and early weight-bearing with the potential to improve postoperative recovery.