Calcaneal fractures.
Proper treatment of calcaneal fractures requires complete knowledge of pathoanatomy, surgical experience, and an understanding of all possible complications; otherwise, a devastating disability will occur. Lowery and Calhoun stated, "Indeed, poor reduction may be worse than no reduction."
Buddecke
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Broadlawns Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
Mandracchia
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D001168:Arthritis / Q000209:etiology; D001768:Blister / Q000628:therapy; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009985:Orthopedics