Intraarticular calcaneal fractures

Summary

Evidence is lacking from these trials concerning the optimal surgical procedure for treatment of displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures. Clinical trials comparing different treatments, especially as they relate to potential risk factors such as fracture classification, should be explored.

• 1 Sangeorzan BJ et al.. 1995;  Contact characteristics of the subtalar joint after a simulated calcaneus fracture.  J Ortho Trauma. 9 (3) 251-258
• 2 Buckley R et al.. 2002;  Operative compared with non-operative treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a prospective, randomized, controlled multi-center trial.  J Bone Joint Surg. 84-A(10) 1733-1744