ReviewCurrent reviews in musculoskeletal medicine2018
Limited Approaches to Calcaneal Fractures.
Review in Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Robot-assisted internal fixation of calcaneal fractures versus conventional open reduction internal fixation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Different screw configurations for treating Sanders type IIB intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a finite element analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Arthroscopy-assisted absorbable screw combined with Kirschner wire internal fixation for Sanders type III displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a retrospective study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Design and Biomechanical Finite Element Analysis of Spatial Weaving Infracalcaneal Fixator System.Orthopaedic surgery · 2024Article
- Percutaneous subtalar joint screw fixation of comminuted calcaneal fractures: a salvage procedure.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2022Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewTo review literature published in the last 3 years related to minimally invasive approaches to calcaneal fracture fixation. RECENT
findingsNumerous randomized control trials, cohort studies, and meta-analyses have been done in the last 3 years comparing surgical treatment of calcaneus fractures. These studies indicate minimally invasive procedures decrease wound complication rates and achieve similar radiographic and clinical outcomes to open reduction internal fixation. In comparing different surgical treatment methods to non-operative treatment, operative management has increased complication rates but may lead to better functional outcomes in certain patient populations. Optimal treatment for displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures continues to be debated. Current literature would suggest that the decision to operate be based on patient and fracture characteristics and surgeon capabilities. Minimally invasive techniques aim to improve patient reported outcomes and quality of life while decreasing complications and offer another option for surgeons in the treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures.
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