title: Operative indications in fractures of the calcaneus: problems of reduction and fixation.
abstract: In fractures of the calcaneus the fundamental importance of complete restoration of the architectural structure of the bone is stressed. To this end, the technique of internal fixation calls for a special device. Three different types of plate are described and the indications for each discussed.
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices