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ArticleJNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association2020

Functional Outcome Estimation of Calcaneum Fractures Treated by Open Reduction and Internal Fixation with Plate and Screws in A Tertiary Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Rajeev Dwivedi, Mandir Khatri, Arjun Kc

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Article in JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Rajeev DwivediDepartment of Orthopedics, Lumbini Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Tansen, Palpa, Nepal.
Mandir KhatriDepartment of Orthopedics, Lumbini Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Tansen, Palpa, Nepal.
Arjun KcDepartment of Orthopedics, Lumbini Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Tansen, Palpa, Nepal.
Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital · NPLumbini Medical College

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Abstract

introductionCalcaneum fractures constitute about 60% of all tarsal bone fractures. Intra-articular fractures account for 70% of all calcaneal fractures. There are controversies regarding the operative treatment of calcaneum fractures. Therefore this study aimed to estimate the functional outcomes of calcaneum fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation with plate and screws.

methodsThis descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out at the tertiary care center in the western region of Nepal among the patients with displaced intra-articular calcaneum fractures from February 2017 to July 2020 after approval from the Institutional review committee. Convenient sampling was done to reach the sample size. Fifteen cases were included in the study. Data were recorded in proforma and Data analysis was done in the statistical package for social sciences. The American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Hindfoot score was used to assess the final outcome.

resultsAccording to the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society hindfoot scores, there were five excellent (33.33%), seven good (46.66%), two fair (13.33%) and one poor (6.66 %) results.

conclusionsIn displaced intra-articular calcaneum fractures, open reduction and internal fixation with plates and screws result in a good number of satisfactory outcomes with very few unsatisfactory results. Hence it can be a better option of treatment in displaced intra-articular calcaneum fractures.

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CalcaneusFractures, BoneBone PlatesBone ScrewsCross-Sectional StudiesFracture Fixation, InternalHumansNepalTertiary Care CentersTreatment Outcomecalcaneus; intra-articular fractures; treatment.

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