Biomechanics as a basis for management of intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus.
This article presents a critical examination of biomechanics studies in the literature that could shed light on or contribute to the development of methods of managing intra-articular calcaneal fractures. An appreciation and understanding of such studies is predicated on a sound knowledge of a number of germane topics: the anatomy of the normal calcaneus, the pathomechanics of the calcaneus, fracture-classification schemes, and fracture-management methods. The first part of this review presents overviews of these topics. The biomechanics studies are then reviewed in detail. The article concludes with a description of research areas that might close the gaps identified in these studies.
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Memphis, TN 38152, USA.
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D013640:Tarsal Joints / Q000293:injuries*