International orthopaedics
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The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of intra-articular calcaneal fractures with medial column displacement treated with different surgical techniques, namely extensile lateral approach (ELA) or sinus tarsi approach (STA), combined with percutaneous medial reduction. ⋯ STA resulted in favourable radiological and clinical results with fewer wound complications and a shorter waiting time when compared to ELA. The percutaneous medial reduction technique is effective in reducing medial column displacement.
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The purpose of this study was to compare the post-operative radiographic and clinical outcomes of less invasive plate fixation versus screw fixation of displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures (DIACFs) via sinus tarsi approach. ⋯ The less invasive plate fixation versus screw fixation of DIACFs via sinus tarsi approach contributed comparable quality of reduction, complications and post-operative functional outcomes. The less invasive plate technique was significantly higher in terms of implant costs and the rate of implant removal.