Operative Treatment of the Calcaneal Fractures

Abstract

Since 1990, we have treated fifteen displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures by open reduction through the lateral approach using Kirschner wire (Tsurumi, K. et al., 1963). Results were evaluated according to Maxfield's assessment. Fourteen out of 15 (93%) were exellent or very good in his criteria. There are six postoperative complications (4 cases had transient sural nerve palsy and 2 cases had peroneal tendinitis).
We conclude that open reduction for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures provides good results.