Bilaterally dislocated intraarticular calcaneus fractures in childhood are rare. This case report shows that adequate preoperative tissue management, open anatomical reduction, and lateral plate osteosynthesis by an experienced surgeon according to the principles of adult surgery achieve a good functional result.
Klinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Ev. Diakoniewerk Friederikenstift Hannover.
Unfallchirurg. 2005 Jul 1;108(7):601-3.
AbstractBilaterally dislocated intraarticular calcaneus fractures in childhood are rare. This case report shows that adequate preoperative tissue management, open anatomical reduction, and lateral plate osteosynthesis by an experienced surgeon according to the principles of adult surgery achieve a good functional result.