Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
Minimally Invasive Surgical Correction of Displaced Intraarticular Fractures of Calcaneum Shows better Clinical Outcome over Conventional Plating
Dr. Kanailal Jana, Dr. Atanu Chatterjee, Dr. Subhankar Ghosh, Dr. Md. Nouman Seikh
JCDR. 2024: 3814 -3825
Abstract
Background The gold standard treatment for intra-articular displaced fractures is open reduction internal fixation using an extended lateral approach. However, many calcaneus fractures are associated with severe soft tissue injuries, which increase the risks of skin necrosis and infections, particularly in patients who smoke or have diabetes. Surgeons have opted for less invasive techniques
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