Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery
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Clin Podiatr Med Surg · Apr 2018
Review Case ReportsParadigm Shift for the Surgical Management of Calcaneal Fractures?
Calcaneal fractures account for up to 75% of all foot fractures and 1% to 2% of all fractures. Approximately 75% of calcaneal fractures are intraarticular, resulting in a prolonged recovery, more pain, and disability. ⋯ The literature continues to support surgical intervention; however, these injuries can still be managed nonoperatively in certain clinical scenarios. This article focuses on the surgical management of intraarticular calcaneal fractures and highlights the sinus tarsi approach.