title: A minimally invasive reduction and synthesis method for calcaneal fractures: the "Brixian bridge" technique.
abstract: Calcaneal fractures are difficult to treat because of their often-related sequelae. The authors present a simple, rapid, economic, and easy-to-perform technique that uses percutaneously positioned Kirschner wires plus a plaster cast for the reduction and stabilization of certain calcaneal fractures. A review of the relevant literature is also provided.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Mellino Mellini Hospital Trust, Civil Hospital of Chiari, Brescia, Italy. ortopedia.pochiari@aochiari.it
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pezzoni
authors.forename: Andrea Emilio
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Salvi
authors.forename: Mirco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tassi
authors.forename: Salvatore
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bruneo
mesh_terms: D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*