INTRODUCTION: Displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACF) represent a challenging and controversial issue in traumatology. Conservative treatment has been recommended to avoid surgical problems and complications. The final result, however, is often a painful malunioun of the calcaneus with peroneal impingement. Surgical treatment is gaining acceptance since it offers a chance to restore bone anatomy improving function as long as complications are avoided. MATERIAL AND METHOD: We reviewed a series of 59 DIACF treated by a single surgeon during a 9 years period. A clinical and radiological follow-up was obtained in 44 cases (74,6%) (average of 5,5 years; range 2-9). There were 29 males and 15 females with an average age of 54 years (range 25-74). Patients were operated through an extended l-shaped lateral approach and fixation was achieved with lag screws and plate. Outcome measures method included the AOFAS score, the Maryland Foot Score, the Foot Function Index and the SF-36. RESULTS: The average AOFAS score was 80,5 points. The result was excellent in 18 cases (40,9%), good in 14 cases (31,8%), fair in 10 cases (22,7%) and poor in 2 (4,6%). The mean score for pain was 33,5/40 points, for function 40/50 and for alignment 7/10. Pain was absent in 17 cases (38%), 19 patients (43%) had no functional limitations and 11 (25%) could walk on uneven ground without difficulties. The average FFI score was 25/100 points. The average MFS score was 89/100 points. Subtalar motion was reduced. Reconstruction of the calcaneus was anatomic in 20 cases (45,5%) with an improved clinical outcome. Eight patients (17%) had minor wound healing complications. Three patients (6,8%) required a subtalar arthrodesis after the procedure. CONCLUSIONS: Ostheosytesis through an extended lateral approach restored bone morphology with a reasonable complications rate. The clinical results were good but a normal function and complete subtalar motion were rarely achieved.

Introduction: Displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACF) represent a challenging and controversial issue in traumatology. Conservative treatment has been recommended to avoid surgical problems and complications. The final result, however, is often a painful malunioun of the calcaneus with peroneal impingement. Surgical treatment is gaining acceptance since it offers a chance to restore bone anatomy improving function as long as complications are avoided. Material and method: We reviewed a series of 59 DIACF treated by a single surgeon during a 9 years period. A clinical and radiological follow-up was obtained in 44 cases (74,6%) (average of 5,5 years; range 2–9). There were 29 males and 15 females with an average age of 54 years (range 25–74). Patients were operated through an extended L-shaped lateral approach and fixation was achieved with lag screws and plate. Outcome measures method included the AOFAS score, the Maryland Foot Score, the Foot Function Index and the SF-36. Results: The average AOFAS score was 80,5 points. The result was excellent in 18 cases (40,9%), good in 14 cases (31,8%), fair in 10 cases (22,7%) and poor in 2 (4,6%). The mean score for pain was 33,5/40 points, for function 40/50 and for alignment 7/10. Pain was absent in 17 cases (38%), 19 patients (43%) had no functional limitations and 11 (25%) could walk on uneven ground without difficulties. The average FFI score was 25/100 points. The average MFS score was 89/100 points. Subtalar motion was reduced. Reconstruction of the calcaneus was anatomic in 20 cases (45,5%) with an improved clinical outcome. Eight patients (17%) had minor wound healing complications. Three patients (6,8%) required a subtalar arthrodesis after the procedure. Conclusions: Ostheosytesis through an extended lateral approach restored bone morphology with a reasonable complications rate. The clinical results were good but a normal function and complete subtalar motion were rarely achieved.

Displaced intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus: ORIF through an extended lateral approach / Buzzi R.; Sermi N.; Soviero F.; Bianco S.; Campanacci D.A.. - In: INJURY. - ISSN 0020-1383. - STAMPA. - 50:(2019), pp. S2-S7. [10.1016/j.injury.2019.01.037]

Displaced intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus: ORIF through an extended lateral approach

Buzzi R.;sermi, niccolo';SOVIERO, FELICIA;Bianco S.;Campanacci D. A.
2019

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Introduction: Displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACF) represent a challenging and controversial issue in traumatology. Conservative treatment has been recommended to avoid surgical problems and complications. The final result, however, is often a painful malunioun of the calcaneus with peroneal impingement. Surgical treatment is gaining acceptance since it offers a chance to restore bone anatomy improving function as long as complications are avoided. Material and method: We reviewed a series of 59 DIACF treated by a single surgeon during a 9 years period. A clinical and radiological follow-up was obtained in 44 cases (74,6%) (average of 5,5 years; range 2–9). There were 29 males and 15 females with an average age of 54 years (range 25–74). Patients were operated through an extended L-shaped lateral approach and fixation was achieved with lag screws and plate. Outcome measures method included the AOFAS score, the Maryland Foot Score, the Foot Function Index and the SF-36. Results: The average AOFAS score was 80,5 points. The result was excellent in 18 cases (40,9%), good in 14 cases (31,8%), fair in 10 cases (22,7%) and poor in 2 (4,6%). The mean score for pain was 33,5/40 points, for function 40/50 and for alignment 7/10. Pain was absent in 17 cases (38%), 19 patients (43%) had no functional limitations and 11 (25%) could walk on uneven ground without difficulties. The average FFI score was 25/100 points. The average MFS score was 89/100 points. Subtalar motion was reduced. Reconstruction of the calcaneus was anatomic in 20 cases (45,5%) with an improved clinical outcome. Eight patients (17%) had minor wound healing complications. Three patients (6,8%) required a subtalar arthrodesis after the procedure. Conclusions: Ostheosytesis through an extended lateral approach restored bone morphology with a reasonable complications rate. The clinical results were good but a normal function and complete subtalar motion were rarely achieved.
2019
INJURY
50
S2
S7
INTRODUCTION: Displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACF) represent a challenging and controversial issue in traumatology. Conservative treatment has been recommended to avoid surgical problems and complications. The final result, however, is often a painful malunioun of the calcaneus with peroneal impingement. Surgical treatment is gaining acceptance since it offers a chance to restore bone anatomy improving function as long as complications are avoided. MATERIAL AND METHOD: We reviewed a series of 59 DIACF treated by a single surgeon during a 9 years period. A clinical and radiological follow-up was obtained in 44 cases (74,6%) (average of 5,5 years; range 2-9). There were 29 males and 15 females with an average age of 54 years (range 25-74). Patients were operated through an extended l-shaped lateral approach and fixation was achieved with lag screws and plate. Outcome measures method included the AOFAS score, the Maryland Foot Score, the Foot Function Index and the SF-36. RESULTS: The average AOFAS score was 80,5 points. The result was excellent in 18 cases (40,9%), good in 14 cases (31,8%), fair in 10 cases (22,7%) and poor in 2 (4,6%). The mean score for pain was 33,5/40 points, for function 40/50 and for alignment 7/10. Pain was absent in 17 cases (38%), 19 patients (43%) had no functional limitations and 11 (25%) could walk on uneven ground without difficulties. The average FFI score was 25/100 points. The average MFS score was 89/100 points. Subtalar motion was reduced. Reconstruction of the calcaneus was anatomic in 20 cases (45,5%) with an improved clinical outcome. Eight patients (17%) had minor wound healing complications. Three patients (6,8%) required a subtalar arthrodesis after the procedure. CONCLUSIONS: Ostheosytesis through an extended lateral approach restored bone morphology with a reasonable complications rate. The clinical results were good but a normal function and complete subtalar motion were rarely achieved.
Buzzi R.; Sermi N.; Soviero F.; Bianco S.; Campanacci D.A.
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