title: Non-union of calcaneum - A rare complication of calcaneal fracture - A case report with brief review of literature.
abstract: Intra-articular fractures of calcaneum are known to be difficult to manage and lead to multiple complications including subtalar arthritis and malunion. However, non-union of calcaneum is rarely encountered. Only a total of six studies reporting on 12 patients could be found on reviewing the available literature (English language only). One such case of non-union of calcaneal fracture and its successful management is being reported in this case report. In addition, extremely limited literature available on calcaneal non-union is also briefly reviewed. Role of subtalar arthrodesis with internal fixation of fracture and bone grafting for successful management of this rare complication is highlighted along with the possibility of under-reporting of this relatively unknown complication.
authors.affiliation: Senior Advisor - Orthopaedics, Military Hospital, Kirkee, Pune 411020, India.
authors.forename: Narinder
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kumar
keywords: Calcaneal fracture non-union; Internal fixation; Subtalar arthrodesis