title: The use of dual C-arms during fixation of calcaneal fractures: a technique tip.
abstract: We describe a simple technique using dual C-arms (large and mini C-arm together) for open reduction internal fixation of calcaneal fractures in the lateral decubitus position that (1) decreases the difficulty of obtaining proper intraoperative imaging; (2) limits C-arm movement, which decreases risk of contamination and operative time; and (3) minimizes the drawbacks of each imaging fluoroscopic modality.
  
  
  METHODS
  Level V, Technical tip, Expert opinion.
authors: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors: Mostafa M
authors: MM
authors: Abousayed
authors: Rull James
authors: RJ
authors: Toussaint
authors: John Y
authors: JY
authors: Kwon
mesh_terms: D002111:Calcaneus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period
keywords: calcaneus fracture; dual C-arms; fluoroscopy