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J Foot Ankle Surg 2020 Jul - Aug;59(4):664-672

Professor, Sports Innovation and Technology Centre (SITC), Institute of Human Centered Engineering (iHumEn), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia.

Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are common pathological problems of the human bone tissue. There are some cases of pilon fractures associated with these 2 pathological conditions. In terms of treatment, for a normal and healthy bone with pilon fracture, the use of the Delta external fixator is a favorable option because it can allow early mobilization for patients and provide stability for the healing process. Read More

BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020 Jun 27;21(1):407. Epub 2020 Jun 27.

Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, No.87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.

Background: Traditional methods for minimally invasive internal fixation (MIIF) of calcaneal fractures require extensive intraoperative fluoroscopy, and fracture recovery is usually not ideal. We developed a new surgical procedure using digital surgical simulation and constructed a patient-specific instrument (PSI) for calcaneal fracture that we used during the operation. This study investigated whether PSI-assisted MIIF of calcaneal fracture enables rapid and accurate execution of the preoperative plan. Read More

Jt Dis Relat Surg 2020 26;31(2):193-200. Epub 2020 Mar 26.

İstanbul Üniversitesi İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Anabilim Dalı, 34093 Çapa, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye.

Objectives: This study aims to compare the early clinical, functional and radiographic outcomes of a small cohort of patients with calcaneal fractures treated with closed reduction using a dual- point distraction system and the traditional lateral approach.

Patients And Methods: We prospectively treated 40 patients with calcaneus fractures who presented to our emergency department between January 2017 and February 2018. In total, 35 patients (22 males, 13 females; median age 39. Read More

Biomed Pharmacother 2020 Aug 15;128:110295. Epub 2020 Jun 15.

Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China.

Background: The treatment of displaced calcaneal fractures is controversial.Open reduction and internal fixation are widely described as the gold standard in the literature,but these technique shave many complications,including skin necrosis,internal fixation leakage and deep infection and wound healing problems.Percutaneous reduction and unilateral external fixation have received increasing attention because they can provide a good, stable reduction and reduce the soft tissue complications caused by open surgery(such as deep infection and delayed wound healing). Read More

Foot Ankle Int 2020 Jun 9:1071100720926111. Epub 2020 Jun 9.

Trauma Unit, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Background: Three-dimensional (3D) fluoroscopy is thought to be advantageous in the open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of calcaneal fractures. The goal of this multicenter randomized controlled trial was to investigate the clinical effect of additional intraoperative 3D fluoroscopy on postoperative quality of reduction and fixation and patient-reported outcome as compared to conventional 2-dimensional (2D) fluoroscopy in patients with intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus.

Methods: Patients were randomized to 3D or conventional 2D fluoroscopy during operative treatment of calcaneal fractures. Read More

Zhongguo Gu Shang 2019 Oct;32(10):947-951

Sichuan Province Orthopaedics Hospital, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.

Objective: To observe the clinical effect of calcaneus V-shape osteotomy for the subtalar joint preservation in the treatment of old calcaneal fractures.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 18 patients (18 feet) with old calcaneal fractures treated by calcaneus V-shape osteotomy from March 2014 to November 2017. Included 13 males and 5 females, aged from 23 to 48 years old with an average of (34. Read More

Ann Anat 2020 Jun 5;232:151548. Epub 2020 Jun 5.

Department of Anatomy, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Plzenska 130/221, Praha 5 - Motol, 150 06, Prague, Czech Republic.

Purpose: Fractures of the calcaneus are reported most commonly in the tarsal region. Their incidence is highest among active people in productive age. As such, optimal treatment can have vast implications for patients. Read More

Orthop Clin North Am 2020 Jul 16;51(3):325-338. Epub 2020 Apr 16.

Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. Electronic address:

Minimally invasive surgical techniques are increasingly used for definitive treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures. These approaches have been shown to minimize soft tissue injury, preserve blood supply, and decrease operative time. These methods can be applied to all calcaneal fractures and have particular advantages in patients with higher than usual risks to the soft tissues. Read More

J Foot Ankle Surg 2020 May 29. Epub 2020 May 29.

Professor, Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.

Calcaneal morphometric dimensions influence surgical treatment plans after injury. These dimensions display population heterogeneity, and there is a paucity of data in the setting of our hospital in Kenya. Further, estimation of calcaneal dimensions during reconstruction in comminuted fractures can be difficult. Read More

Foot Ankle Int 2020 Jun 15;41(6):689-697. Epub 2020 May 15.

Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.

Background: Operative treatment of calcaneal fractures using the extensile lateral approach is associated with high rates of soft tissue complications. In the past years, there has been a trend toward less invasive surgical approaches. Percutaneous and arthroscopically assisted calcaneal osteosynthesis (PACO) combines the advantages of visualization of the posterior facet of the subtalar joint with a minimally invasive approach. Read More

Injury 2020 May 6. Epub 2020 May 6.

Investigation performed at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Republic of Korea. Electronic address:

Background: This study aimed to determine whether bone density correlates with radiologic and clinical outcomes after screw fixation of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACF) with the sinus tarsi approach.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 43 consecutive cases of unilateral DIACF between March 2015 and December 2017. Radiologic evaluations were performed using preoperative, postoperative, and last follow-up calcaneal lateral and axial radiographs. Read More

J Clin Orthop Trauma 2020 May-Jun;11(3):492-497. Epub 2020 Mar 30.

Department of Orthopaedics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India.

Calcaneus malunion is a common sequela to calcaneal fractures and is a cause of pain and discomfort. Multiple approaches have been described to address the subtalar joint and the lateral wall. Type 2 malunion is the most commonly encountered problem, and is usually addressed by the sinus tarsi approach. Read More

J Clin Orthop Trauma 2020 May-Jun;11(3):426-431. Epub 2019 Jun 8.

Yale School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, 47 College Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA.

Background: Extensive research has been conducted concerning the epidemiology of fractures of the calcaneus and ankle. However, less work has characterized the population sustaining talus fractures, necessitating the analysis of a large, national sample to assess the presentation of this important injury.

Methods: The current study included adult patients from the 2011 through 2015 National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) who had talus fractures. Read More

Sci Data 2020 May 12;7(1):143. Epub 2020 May 12.

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Creative Media Technologies, St. Pölten, Austria.

The quantification of ground reaction forces (GRF) is a standard tool for clinicians to quantify and analyze human locomotion. Such recordings produce a vast amount of complex data and variables which are difficult to comprehend. This makes data interpretation challenging. Read More

Foot Ankle Clin 2020 Jun 5;25(2):239-256. Epub 2020 Apr 5.

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstrasse 74, Dresden 01307, Germany.

Severe calcaneal malunions are debilitating conditions owing to substantial hindfoot deformity with subtalar arthritis and soft tissue imbalance. Type III malunions are best treated with a subtalar distraction bone block fusion. Additional osteotomies may be required for severe varus or superior displacement of the calcaneal tuberosity. Read More

J Orthop Surg Res 2020 May 5;15(1):167. Epub 2020 May 5.

Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command (Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, previously), No. 627, Wuluo Road, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China.

Background: Calcaneal Sanders type III or higher fractures traditionally have been treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF); however, ORIF has associated complications. We investigated a combination of minimally invasive dual incision and internal fixation using mini plates for treating Sanders type III calcaneal fractures.

Methods: Twenty patients with Sanders type III intra-articular calcaneal fractures with a posterior subtalar articular displacement > 2 mm were included. Read More

Foot Ankle Spec 2020 May 4:1938640020913177. Epub 2020 May 4.

Department of Orthopaedics, Foot and Ankle Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

The association of ipsilateral talar and calcaneal fractures is an uncommon combination and is typically the result of a high-energy trauma. It is often associated with comminution, marked fracture displacement, and soft-tissue compromise. Obtaining satisfactory clinical and radiographic results is very challenging. Read More

J Foot Ankle Surg 2020 May - Jun;59(3):560-567

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX; Podiatric Residency Director, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, TX.

Traditionally, tongue-type calcaneal fractures have been treated using screw fixation or tension band wiring. In this work, we aim to present a technique guide for an alternative approach to fixation of these fractures given the high potential for failure with traditional methods. Additionally, we present the results of 4 patients treated with this technique. Read More

Med Sci Monit 2020 Apr 29;26:e921602. Epub 2020 Apr 29.

Department of Rehabilitation in Traumatology, Academy of Physical Education, Cracow, Poland.

BACKGROUND Treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures is controversial. Choosing the optimal surgical technique is very important for patient quality of life and activity. In this study, we asked the question: "What is the long-term quality of life of patients after intra-articular calcaneal fractures treated by minimally invasive reduction and percutaneous stabilization (MIRPS)?". Read More

Rev Bras Ortop (Sao Paulo) 2020 Apr 19;55(2):226-231. Epub 2019 Dec 19.

Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Instituto Doutor José Frota, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.

 This paper aims to evaluate patients with articular calcaneal fractures treated with a minimally invasive surgical technique between January 2015 and August 2016, with emphasis on radiographic results.  Retrospective study of 49 patients with 64 displaced calcaneal fractures treated with open reduction by minimal lateral access to the subtalar joint and minimal fixation. Pre- and postoperative radiographic studies were performed to measure the angles of Böhler and Gissane. Read More

Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 2020 Apr;34(4):475-481

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Kunming Yunnan, 650032, P.R.China.

Objective: The anatomical calcaneal external fixator was designed by measuring and calculating the morphological data of the heel.

Methods: A total of 100 normal people were randomly selected to obtain 200 hind foot data, including 45 males and 55 females, with an average age of 43.9 years (range, 19-67 years). Read More

Niger J Clin Pract 2020 Apr;23(4):574-576

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Rebuplic of Turkey Ministry of Health Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Muratpasa, Antalya, Turkey.

Stress fractures of calcaneus are uncommon cause of heel pain. Stress fractures could be seen in risc groups such as metabolic diseases/medications causing poor bone quality and exposing repetitive microtrauma. Anti-epileptic drug (AED) use is related with poor bone quality and increased fracture risc. Read More

Ann Palliat Med 2020 03 17;9(2):451-458. Epub 2020 Mar 17.

Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China; Joint Orthopaedic Research Center of Zunyi Medical University & University of Rochester Medical Center, Zunyi 563000, China.

Background: Chronic osteomyelitis is a serious complication of orthopedic trauma. Residual bacteria after incomplete debridement and/or bacterial colonization, bacterial biofilm formation, and generation of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains in the microtubule system of compact bones due to irrational use of antibiotics often make the condition more prolonged, recurrent, and refractory. The passive immunotherapy targeting the protein components of bacteria has become an area of intense research interest, for which identifying the bacterial isolates in different areas at different time points remains a key step. Read More

Zhongguo Gu Shang 2020 Mar;33(3):203-8

Department of Orthopaedics, People's Hospital of Deyang City, Deyang 618000, Sichuan, China.

Objective: To compare clinical effects of calcaneal traction and external fixator fixation of fractional delayed surgery in treating type C Pilon fractures.

Methods: From January 2012 to December 2017, clinical data of 45 patients with tibial Pilon fractures were respectively analyzed. There were 24 patients in traction group, including 16 males and 8 females, aged from 21 to 57 years old with an average age of (38. Read More

Eur J Radiol 2020 May 21;126:108911. Epub 2020 Feb 21.

University Hospital Essen, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, Essen, Germany.

Purpose: Cinematic rendering (CR), a recently launched, FDA-approved rendering technique converts CT image datasets into nearly photorealistic 3D reconstructions by using a unique lighting model. The purpose of this study was to compare CR to volume rendering technique (VRT) images in the preoperative visualization of multifragmentary intraarticular lower extremity fractures.

Method: In this retrospective study, CT datasets of 41 consecutive patients (female: n = 13; male: n = 28; mean age: 52. Read More

J Child Orthop 2020 Feb;14(1):76-84

Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, University Children's Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.

Introduction: Simple bone cysts (SBCs) are common in children and adolescents. The risk of refracture and the probability of spontaneous healing in SBCs are mainly dependent on the activity of the cyst and can be quantified with the Cyst-Index. Avoiding pathological fractures is the primary goal. Read More

Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020 03 5;17(5). Epub 2020 Mar 5.

Niigata University Crisis Management Office, Niigata University Hospital, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 1 Asahimachi Dori Niigata, Niigata 951-8520, Japan.

Muscle weakness and bone deterioration in the elderly are related to falls and fractures, resulting in decreased mobility. Knee osteoarthritis also may contribute to falls and fractures and thereby affect mortality rates. The Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) classification is widely used in the radiographic evaluation of knee osteoarthritis. Read More

J Vasc Interv Radiol 2020 Apr 3;31(4):649-658.e1. Epub 2020 Mar 3.

Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, 47 College Pl., New Haven, CT, 06510.

Purpose: To assess early outcome, safety, and complications of an alternative to open surgical treatments of osteolytic lesions in periarticular load-bearing bones.

Materials And Methods: A single-center, prospective clinical cohort study of 26 lesions in 23 consecutive patients with painful osteolytic skeletal lesions was performed. Patients were followed for an average of 7 mo (1-18 mo). Read More

J Foot Ankle Surg 2020 Mar - Apr;59(2):356-366

Owner and Podiatrist, Private Practice, Oklahoma City, OK.

Treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures remains controversial. Therefore, the purpose of this large meta-analysis was to report the outcomes of the lateral extensile approach versus the minimal incision approach including complications, anatomic reduction, functional outcomes, and timing and to report results when only randomized control trials were compared. Five electronic databases were searched for articles directly comparing the 2 above approaches. Read More

J Foot Ankle Surg 2020 Mar - Apr;59(2):264-268

Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School Orthopedic Trauma Initiative, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.

Because consensus on the optimal surgical treatment of tongue-type calcaneal fractures is lacking, this study aimed to compare outcomes and postoperative complications of open and closed surgical treatment of these fractures. For this cases series, all patients 18 years or older who underwent operative fixation of tongue-type calcaneal fractures at 2 level I trauma centers between 2004 and 2015 were considered eligible for participation. Data on explanatory and outcome variables were collected from medical records based on available follow-up. Read More

Foot (Edinb) 2020 Jun 11;43:101659. Epub 2019 Dec 11.

Division of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, 0490 McCaig Tower, Foothills Medical Centre, 3134 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, AB T2N 2T9, Canada. Electronic address:

Background: With the advent of 3D volume rendered CT scans, more information is potentially available to aid the surgeon in complex calcaneal fractures. The primary aim was to determine if there is a difference in inter-observer and intra-observer reliability of 3D CT reconstructions compared to 2D CTs of calcaneus fractures based on classification, identification of specific fracture characteristics and proposed treatment. It is hypothesized that the correlation will be greater between experienced surgeons and trainees when using 3D CT. Read More

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2020 Feb;100(5):367-372

Department of Hand and Foot Microsurgery, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou 221009, China.

To investigate the surgical technology and clinical efficacy of using the all-inside arthroscopic treatment of intra-articular displaced calcaneal fracture. A retrospective analysis was made of 46 patients (46 feet) with intra-articular displaced calcaneal fractures treated by modified all-inside arthroscopic from December 2015 to December 2017 in Xuzhou Central Hospital. Twenty-eight cases (28 feet) were male and 18 cases (18 feet) were female, aged from 19 to 60 years (mean (39±13) years). Read More

Orthop Surg 2020 Apr 13;12(2):661-667. Epub 2020 Feb 13.

Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.

Objective: To evaluate the computational biomechanical analysis of intra-articular calcaneal fractures with different fixation status of the sustentaculum plate screw, when the finite element modeling of calcaneal fractures were fixed by the lateral locking plate.

Methods: The normal right foot of a male (age: 36 years; height: 174 cm; body weight: 65 kg) was scanned by the CT scanner. As the computational biomechanical study, the three-dimensional finite element model of the simplified Sanders type-II calcaneal fracture was built. Read More

J Surg Educ 2020 Mar - Apr;77(2):472-478. Epub 2020 Feb 6.

University of Calgary Health Sciences Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Electronic address:

Objective: To determine if three-dimensionally printed (3Dp) fracture models can improve orthopedic trainee education.

Design: A prospective comparison study of orthopedic trainees and attending surgeons was performed, where a range of calcaneal fractures were used for creating anonymized 3Dp models. Study participants rotated through workstations viewing computed tomography images and either a digital 3D volume rendering or 3Dp model of the fractured calcaneus. Read More

J Orthop 2020 Mar-Apr;18:132-137. Epub 2019 Sep 12.

D.A. Research and Internationalization, University of Messina, Via Consolato del mare 41, 98121, Messina, Italy.

Objective: The calcaneus is the most frequently injured tarsal bone, with calcaneal fractures meaning that 60% of the fractures affect the foot and about 1%-2% of all fractures.

Methods: Two 3D FE model of the foot were realized in order to compare the stress shielding occurring in a health foot and in a fractured one implanted with an easy step prosthesis by Stryker. This dispositive is indicated for calcaneus fractures. Read More

Adv Orthop 2020 3;2020:1852025. Epub 2020 Jan 3.

Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, USA.

The bony and ligamentous structure of the foot is a complex kinematic interaction, designed to transmit force and motion in an energy-efficient and stable manner. Visible deformity of the foot or atypical patterns of swelling should raise significant concern for foot trauma. In some instances, disruption of either bony structure or supporting ligaments is identified years after injury due to chronic pain in the hindfoot or midfoot. Read More

Brain Dev 2020 Mar 22;42(3):256-263. Epub 2020 Jan 22.

Department of Pediatrics, Tokyo Metropolitan Tobu Medical Center for Persons with Developmental/Multiple Disabilities, Tokyo, Japan.

Objectives: We assessed the severity and pathology of osteoporosis in children and adults with severe motor and intellectual disabilities (SMID) by evaluating bone enzymes, by which we aimed to determine adequate treatment approaches for preventing fractures.

Methods: Ninety patients (44 men, 46 women; mean age, 34.5 years) underwent bone quality assessment. Read More

Foot Ankle Int 2020 Apr 20;41(4):437-448. Epub 2020 Jan 20.

Department of Orthopaedics, Duke Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.

Background: Subtalar distraction arthrodesis (SDA) was developed as a means of treating the symptoms of subtalar arthritis. Despite almost 30 years of research in this field, many controversies still exist regarding SDA. The objective of this study was to present an overview of outcomes following SDA, focusing on surgical technique as well as clinical and radiographic results. Read More

Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech 2019 ;86(6):413-418

Klinika ortopedie a traumatologie pohybového ústrojí Lékařské fakulty Univerzity Karlovy a Fakultní nemocnice, Plzeň.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The retrospective study aims to compare the outcomes of augmentation of neutral triangle formed after the calcaneal fracture reduction with osteosynthesis using the locking compression plate with the outcomes of osteosynthesis without augmentation. MATERIAL AND METHODS In the period from 2005 to January 2011, 98 patients with 114 calcaneal fractures were treated by open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) method with the use of calcaneal plate. The group included 15 women (15. Read More

J Orthop Trauma 2020 Feb;34 Suppl 1:S32-S37

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, North Shore Private Hospital, St. Leonards, Sydney Australia.

The hindfoot is functionally defined as the articulations between the talus, calcaneus, navicular, and cuboid. It is a biomechanically important peritalar unit for shock absorption and propulsion with the subtalar and talonavicular joint essential to its function. The primary cause of hindfoot arthritis is post-traumatic. Read More

J Orthop Trauma 2020 Feb;34 Suppl 1:S21-S25

Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures treated more than 25 days after injury by open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using a lateral extensile surgical approach.

Methods: Twenty patients identified by retrospective review of our trauma database were treated with ORIF for a displaced intra-articular calcaneus fracture more than 25 days after injury. OTA/AO 82-B and 82-C fracture patterns were included. Read More

Musculoskelet Surg 2020 Jan 6. Epub 2020 Jan 6.

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Introduction: This study compares the outcomes of consecutive of patients with Sanders II and III and IV calcaneal fractures that were stabilized by either close reduction and internal fixation (CRIF) or open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).

Materials And Methods: Group I (N = 49) underwent close reduction internal fixation (CRIF). Group II (N = 39) underwent open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). Read More

Zhongguo Gu Shang 2019 Nov;32(11):1057-1062

The 6th Department of Orthopaedics, Guangdong Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Zhuhai Branch, Zhuhai 519015, Guandong, China;

Objective: To explore CT imaging features and reason for missed diagnosis of clinical practice of occult anterior calcaneal process fracture.

Methods: From July 2013 to November 2018, the clinical data of 13 patients with occult an anterior calcaneal process fracture were retrospectively analyzed, including 2 males and 11 females, aged from 22 to 54 years old. Classification of fracture, displacement of fracture, direction of fracture line, size of fracture, with or without tarsal coalition, other fractures and misdiagnosis, the time from injury to diagnosis, condition of treatment and fracture healing were observed according to case history, data of X-ray and CT. Read More

Zhongguo Gu Shang 2019 Nov;32(11):1048-1052

Department of Orthopaedics, Hangzhou Third Hospital, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, China;

Objective: To explore clinical efficacy of cannulated screw internal fixation in treating sustentaculum tali fractures with articular surface.

Methods: From August 2012 to June 2017, 13 sustentaculum tali fracture patients with articular surface were treated by cannulated screw internal fixation, including 10 males and 3 females, aged from 26 to 58 years old. Joint plane flatness was evaluated by calcaneal width, clearance distance of middle-range and posterior talar articular surface on coronal position of CT scan before operation and 1 year after operation. Read More

Zhongguo Gu Shang 2019 Nov;32(11):1038-1043

Sichuan Province Orthopaedics Hospital, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.

Objective: To explore clinical efficacy of four surgical methods for subtalar joint fusion and internal fixation in treating old calcaneal fractures.

Methods: From March 2014 to November 2017, 25 patients (26 feet) with old calcaneal fractures treated with four surgical methods of subtalar arthrodesis were retrospectively analyzed, including subtalar joint fusion in situ for 2 patients (2 feet), subtalar articular strut bone graft fusion for 6 patients (6 feet), subtalar joint fusion with calcaneus V-shaped osteotomy for 6 patients(6 feet), and subtalar bone graft fusion with calcaneus cuneiform osteotomy for 11 patients (11 feet). They aged from 23 to 70 years old with an average of (36. Read More

Zhongguo Gu Shang 2019 Nov;32(11):987-990

Yancheng Integrated Traditiongal Chinese and Westen Medicine Hospital, Yancheng 224100, Jiangsu, China;

Objective: To explore clinical effect of external application of No.II prescription on preoperative detumescence for the treatment of calcaneal fracture through tarsal sinus approach.

Methods: From November 2016 to June 2018, 67 patients with calcaneal fracture were divided into control group(32 patients with ice compress) and research group(35 patients with external application of No. Read More

Zhongguo Gu Shang 2019 Nov;32(11):982-986

Department of Orthopaedics, People's Hospital of Nanxun of Huzhou, Huzhou 313009, Zhejiang, China;

Objective: To observe clinical effects of acupressure combined with activating blood and dissipating blood stasis prescription for the treatment of early swelling of calcaneal fractures.

Methods: From June 2016 to April 2018, 78 patients with calcaneus were divided into observation group and control group. There were 39 patients in observation group, including 36 males and 3 females aged from 28 to 61 years old with an average of(41. Read More

Zhongguo Gu Shang 2019 11;32(11):979-981

Department of Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200025, China.

J Orthop Surg Res 2019 Dec 10;14(1):423. Epub 2019 Dec 10.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, NO.139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People's Republic of China.

Background: We aimed to do a national survey on the population-based incidence of calcaneal fracture in China.

Methods: All the data on calcaneal fractures were available from the China National Fracture Survey (CNFS) between January and May in 2015. And in the CNFS, all eligible household members were sampled from 8 provinces, 24 urban cities and 24 rural counties in China, using stratified random sampling and the probability proportional to size method. Read More