title: An indirect reduction technique for percutaneous fixation of calcaneus fractures.
abstract: We describe a positioning and indirect reduction method that allows for earlier fixation of some displaced calcaneus fractures. Minimally invasive surgery with this technique can provide good results in high-risk patients while minimizing soft-tissue complications.
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Klima
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Vlasak
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Institute, Gainesville, FL. sadaskk@ortho.ufl.edu.
authors.forename: Kalia
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sadasivan
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000368:Aged; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D016267:External Fixators; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000379:methods*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D011859:Radiography