Calcaneal Fracture Fixation Using a New Interlocking Nail Reduces Complications Compared to Standard Locking Plates:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

AnicaHerlyn¹ 

关键词: interlocking nail;    calcaneal fracture fixation;    new technique;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011417S000192

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:Hindfoot, TraumaIntroduction/Purpose:Surgical treatment of displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures using a standard lateral extended approach for plate fixation is frequently complicated by wound healing complications and infections. This prospective matched- pairs analysis evaluates the new minimally-invasive calcaneal interlocking nailing technique in terms of reduction capacities, complication rates and functional outcome compared to standard locking plate fixation.Methods:40 feet (20 feet/group; mean patient age 53 years, range 27-78) with displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures were either treated with a calcaneal locking nail (LN) or locking plate (LP) and observed clinically and radiologically after 1.6 years. Follow-up included CT-based radiological assessment of reduction and functional evaluation according to the AOFAS Ankle- Hindfoot- Score and Foot Function Index (FFI).Results:Time for surgery did not differ between both groups (LN 93 min vs. LP 96 min). Inpatient treatment ...

【 授权许可】

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