Pain and impairment considerations following treatment of disruptive os calcis fractures.
Closed reduction and/or acceptance of os calcis fracture in its injured state appears to be a reasonable treatment plan. The results of surgical treatment using the Palmer procedure should be considered in some cases and weighed against the shortcomings expected with any choice. Open reduction is preferred in some cases to develop better bone stock and more height for a possible future arthrodesis.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries*; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged