Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B
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The aim of this study was to analyze the management of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures in children at our pediatric orthopedic and to determine the results following open reduction via minimally invasive sinus tarsi approach and fixation with Kirschner wires (K-wires). Overall, 25 available cases of calcaneal fractures in children with mean age of 9.8 years were treated by open reduction from January 2010 to December 2015. All patients were followed up from 12 to 30 months (mean: 19 months). ⋯ No deep infection and wound necrosis occurred. One patient had superficial infection around K-wires that was managed using dressings. Treatment of calcaneal fractures in children by open reduction by sinus tarsi approach and K-wires fixation is a safe and effective method with low incidence of complications.