Operative treatment of intra-articular fractures of the calcaneum

ABSTRACT

Fifteen patients with intra-articular fractures of the calcaneum were reviewed after operative management. There were 4 females and 11 males. All fractures were due to falling from a height. Fracture fixation was performed between 3 and 11 days after trauma with an average of 6.5 days. Single lateral exposure was used in all cases except two where an additional medial incision was needed. Only one case developed deep infection and needed subtalar fusion. Two other patients suffered from mild pain, apart from this, overall results based on clinical and radiological assessment were satisfactory for all patients