ArticleInternational orthopaedics2015
Reduction and internal fixation of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures with a locking nail: a prospective study of sixty nine cases.
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- Comparison between intramedullary nail and conventional plate for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: A meta-analysis.Joint diseases and related surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Biomechanical Stability of Intramedullary Nailing vs Plate Fixation in Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures Under Axial Loading: A Systematic Review.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2026Article
- [Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis with Intramedullary Nail: Evaluation of Outcomes].Acta chirurgiae orthopaedicae et traumatologiae Cechoslovaca · 2026Article
- Functional outcomes after intramedullary nailing (C-Nail®) of severe calcaneal fractures with mean follow-up of 36 months.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2024Article
- Design and Biomechanical Finite Element Analysis of Spatial Weaving Infracalcaneal Fixator System.Orthopaedic surgery · 2024Article
- Use of intramedullary locking nail for displaced intraarticular fractures of the calcaneus: what is the evidence?Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2022Review
- Biomechanical Analysis of a Novel Double-Point Fixation Method for Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2022Article
- Comparison of the Curative Effect of Percutaneous Reduction with Plastic Calcaneal Forceps Combined with Medial External Fixation in the Treatment of Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures.Orthopaedic surgery · 2021Article
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- Intra-articular Calcaneus Fractures: Current Concepts Review.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2020Review
- Three-dimensional computed tomography analysis and functional results of calcaneal fractures treated by an intramedullary nail.International orthopaedics · 2019Article
- Minimally invasive internal fixation of calcaneal fractures or subtalar joint arthrodesis using the Calcanail®.Operative Orthopadie und Traumatologie · 2019Review
- Limited Approaches to Calcaneal Fractures.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2018Review
- Clinical observation of biomimetic mineralized collagen artificial bone putty for bone reconstruction of calcaneus fracture.Regenerative biomaterials · 2018Article
- Radiological study of the secondary reduction effect of early functional exercise on displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures after internal compression fixation.International orthopaedics · 2017Article
- Post-traumatic subtalar osteoarthritis: which grading system should we use?International orthopaedics · 2016Article
- [Calcaneal nail C-nail].Der Unfallchirurg · 2016Article
- COMPARISON OF LCP AND INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL OSTEOSYNTHESIS IN CALCANEAL FRACTURES.Acta ortopedica brasileiraArticle
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Abstract
purposeThe best treatment for intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus is still debated. The aims of this study were to determine whether intrafocal reduction of thalamic fractures is effective, to evaluate whether a locking nail is able to maintain reduction of the articular surface and to analyse the functional results of this original method.
methodsThis prospective study assessed 69 fractures treated with a locking fracture nail in 63 cases and with primary subtalar fusion in six (Calcanail (®), FH). Articular congruity and global reduction of the calcaneus was assessed in all patients by computed tomography (CT) scan three months postoperatively. Functional results were evaluated according to the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot Score (AOFAS-AHS) and all complications recorded.
resultsFor the 63 fracture nails, the average AOFAS score was 85.9 at a mean final follow-up of 12 months. Only three secondary fusions were performed. For the six comminuted fractures requiring primary fusion, the average AOFAS score was 75.9 at the last follow-up.
conclusionsThe posterior intrafocal approach for both reduction and locked nailing of intra-articular calcaneal fractures has been proven as an effective and reliable procedure.
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