title: [Avulsion fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity in athletes].
abstract: Avulsion fractures of the calcaneal tuberosity are rare injuries. Several surgical treatment options have been described. The size of the calcaneal fragment is the limiting factor in choosing the method for restoration. Finding the right type of fixation modality remains challenging in this rare kind of injury. In the case presented one Mitek Super Anchor was used to reattach the small fragment of the tuberosity to the calcaneus. Stable fixation with bony reunion and excellent functional outcome were achieved by this technique within 10 weeks. Therefore, we recommend the use of an anchor system for the treatment of small fragment calcaneal avulsion fractures.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Chirurgie und Orthopädie, Schwerpunktspital Bülach, Schweiz. mglanzmann@freesurf.ch
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Glanzmann
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Veréb
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Habegger
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001858:Bone Nails; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome