title: [Long-term results of treatment for articular calcaneus fractures with Westhues method].
abstract: In this paper the authors evaluate the long-term results of treatment for articular calcaneus fractures with Westhues method. This evaluation is performed with regard to triple measurement of Böhler's angle value and to subjective criteria. The clinical material from years 1985-2002 consists of 47 patients aged between 24 and 56 years (mean age 32 years) with articular calcaneus fractures--namely, 41 male patients (87.2%) and 6 female patients (12.8%). The follow-up examination was performed in 24 patients (51% of all patients), namely, in 23 male patients (48.8%) and in one female patient (2.2%). Minimum follow-up time was 12 months and maximum was 9 years. Acquired results suggest that Westhues method restores normal Böhler's angle value only in tongue-type calcaneous fractures.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Chirurgii Urazowej i Ortopedii z Oddziałem Neurochirurgii i Rehabilitacji, 5. Wojskowy Szpital Kliniczny z Poliklinika, Samodzielny Publiczny Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej w Krakowie.
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Golec
authors.forename: Sebastian
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nowak
authors.forename: Roman
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Goździalski
authors.forename: Michał
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Godyń
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D016267:External Fixators / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome