title: Partial calcanectomy for the treatment of osteomyelitis of the calcaneus.
abstract: Seven patients underwent partial calcanectomy for chronic osteomyelitis. An average of 20 months followup demonstrated no recurrences, 80% excellent, and 20% good results. Gait assessment, range of motion, and manual motor testing demonstrated minimal functional deficits and full return to preoperative activities. Partial calcanectomy for chronic osteomyelitis of the calcaneus is a simple procedure with low morbidity, rapid convalescence, and good functional results. The high success rate and patient acceptance define it as a well tolerated alternative to more complex procedures.
authors.affiliation: Oregon Health Sciences University, Division of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Portland 97201.
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Woll
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Beals
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005528:Foot / Q000503:physiopathology; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000601:surgery*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular