Surgical treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures: description of a technique using an adjustable uniplanar external fixator

Several surgical techniques are available for the treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures. The use of a uniplanar external fixator is an option for the treatment of fractures classified as Sanders types 2 and 3. Satisfactory reduction and stabilisation of the fracture are achieved by means...

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Autores principales: Ramos, Randal Rudge, de Castro Filho, Carlos Daniel Candido, Ramos, Roger Rudge, Bittar, Cíntia Kelly, de Cillo, Mario Sérgio Paulilo, de Mattos, Carlos Augusto, Zabeu, José Luís Amim, Mazzuia, Antenor Rafael
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer Milan 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4278970/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25540120
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11751-014-0207-x
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Sumario:Several surgical techniques are available for the treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures. The use of a uniplanar external fixator is an option for the treatment of fractures classified as Sanders types 2 and 3. Satisfactory reduction and stabilisation of the fracture are achieved by means of mini-incisions and fixator adjustment. The advantages of this technique include less soft-tissue damage, avoidance of internal implants and early weight-bearing with the potential to improve postoperative recovery.

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