A new method of manual reduction for intra-articular fracture of the calcaneus.
Eleven typical cases are reported to demonstrate a bimanual traction-bending reduction technique for the calcaneal fracture associated with fracture-dislocation of the subtalar joint. The method reported is recommended for the initial treatment of calcaneal fractures.
D000328:Adult; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000628:therapy*; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014143:Traction