title: Open reduction and internal fixation in 46 displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures.
abstract: The subject of this report is the evaluation of 46 comminuted displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures in 40 patients treated by open reduction and internal fixation. The results were validated by a score based on objective findings and a subjective gradation obtained by a visual analyzing score (VAS). The results were excellent or good in 30 treated fractures, while the results in 9 fractures were validated a satisfactory and in 7 as unsatisfactory. The results concerning disability and need for workman's compensation were promising in patients who had suffered fractures known to result in a high disability and compensation rate.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Department, Ullevål Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Strømsøe
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mørk
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Hem
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014942:Workers' Compensation