Managing Complications of Calcaneus Fractures.
Calcaneus fractures remain among the most complicated fractures for orthopedic surgeons to manage because of the complexity of various fracture patterns, the limited surrounding soft tissue envelope, and the prolonged rehabilitation issues impacting function after successful treatment. Despite this, appropriate management of complications associated with calcaneus fractures is critical for the complete care of this injury, whether treated operatively or nonoperatively. The authors present the common complications encountered with fractures of the calcaneus and management thereof.
Foot and Ankle Fellowship, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, 13020 Telecom Parkway North, Tampa, FL 33637, USA. Electronic address: mpclaremd@gmail.com.
Michael P
MP
Clare
Texas Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics, 800 5th Avenue, #500, Fort Worth, TX 76104, USA.
William S
WS
Crawford
D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D014945:Wound Healing
Calcaneus fracture; Complications; Malunion; Wound dehiscence