title: Fractures of the calcaneus.
abstract: Displaced fractures of the calcaneous are relatively common injuries that remain a treatment enigma. Virtually all aspects of the management of calcaneal fractures are a source of debate. Contemporary imaging, reduction, and fixation techniques attempt to improve the long term results of these injuries. The complex fracture fragments displace in predictable patterns. Meticulous surgical technique, restoration of extra- and intra-articular anatomy, and obtaining rigid fracture fixation are critical to obtaining satisfactory operative results. This article extensively reviews the controversies and summarizes the current opinions in the management of displaced calcaneal fractures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, 325 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104-2499, USA.
authors.forename: David P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Barei
authors.forename: Carlo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bellabarba
authors.forename: Bruce J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Sangeorzan
authors.forename: Stephen K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Benirschke
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans