title: [Early results of treatment for a comminuted articular fracture of the calcaneus using a "DERO" fixator].
abstract: The method of treatment for comminuted articular fracture of the calcaneus with the use of a "Deroo" fixator is presented. A "Deroo" eliminates the need for the cast, allows for an early active foot mobilization in the first post-operative day, prevents muscular atrophy. Crosby and Fitzgibbons classification served to assess clinical and radiological results; in 5 cases they were rated excellent, in 10 good, in 5 fair and in 7 cases results were poor.
authors.affiliation: Kliniki Ortopedii i Traumatologii PAM w Szczecinie.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Król
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries*; D004434:Early Ambulation; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome