Abstract
We evaluated 10 patients (six males and four females) undergoing surgical treatment for calcaneal fracture from 2000 to 2004. The average age of the patients was 58.4 years. The mean follow-up period was nine months. The types of fracture were evaluated according to Essex-Lopresti classification and Sanders classification. We treated eight cases with modified Westhues method and two cases with open reduction internal fixation using plate. Clinical assessment was made using the score of Maxfield. Excellent or good results were confirmed in nine patients except in a patient undergoing modified Westhues method.
We recommend that the treatment for calcaneal fracture should be determined based on not only plain roentgen findings but also CT findings.
