title: Joint-Preserving Osteotomies for Malaligned Intraarticular Calcaneal Fractures.
abstract: Intraarticular calcaneal fracture treatments that result in malalignment often require reconstructive surgery. Seven cases are used to demonstrate the intricacies of reconstructive case management. Reestablishment of calcaneal height, length, orientation, and position relative to the other tarsals is necessary to reestablish appropriate foot function. Inherent or acquired gastrocnemius equinus should be treated with recession to reduce destructive forces on the reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Box 359798, WA 98195-9798, USA.
authors.forename: Stephen K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Benirschke
authors.affiliation: Department of Anthropology, University of Washington, Seattle, Box 353100, WA 98195-3100, USA. Electronic address: pakramer@uw.edu.
authors.forename: Patricia A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Kramer
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography
keywords: Calcaneus; Osteotomy; Reconstruction; Subtalar joint