title: Percutaneous treatment of calcaneal fractures.
abstract: Percutaneous fixation of calcaneal fractures has limited indications. It is most useful for tongue-type fractures in which the displaced portion of posterior facet remains intact to the tuberosity. This allows the tuberosity to be used as a reduction tool for the posterior facet. The technique has been used successfully in 41 patients. In the current study, the indications and technique are reviewed in detail.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Boston Medical Center, MA 02118-2393, USA.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tornetta
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male