Closed treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures with axial pin fixation

ABSTRACT

Intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus account for approximately 75% of all calcaneal fractures and have been associated with poor functional outcome especially if the posterior subtalar joint is severely disrupted. In the last decade, open reduction and internal fixation of intra-articular calcaneal fractures increased, however, the high rate of skin complications discouraged many surgeons. This paper discussed the results of twenty- four intra-articular calcaneal fractures of the tongue type treated with closed reduction and axial pin fixation. The clinical and radiological results were 79.2%, 83.3% satisfactory results, respectively, after a minimum follow up period of one year