title: Hindfoot arthrodesis for management of bone loss following calcaneus fractures and nonunions.
abstract: Massive bone loss following calcaneal fractures is a challenging condition to treat, especially if nonunion is present. Meticulous preoperative examination and imaging are crucial for accurate preoperative planning. If performed, successful outcomes can be achieved with the strategies outlined in this article.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, University Hospital Aintree, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7AL, United Kingdom. orthoblue@aol.com
authors.forename: Andy P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Molloy
authors.forename: Stephen J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Lipscombe
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D013640:Tarsal Joints