Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society (대한족부족관절학회지)

Korean Foot & Ankle Society (대한족부족관절학회)
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Complications of Calcaneal Fracture

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  • Bae, Su-Young (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University, Sanggye Paik Hospital)
  • 배서영 (인제대학교 의과대학 상계백병원 정형외과학교실)
  • Received : 2013.04.14
  • Accepted : 2013.05.21
  • Published : 2013.06.15
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Abstract

Quite high prevalence of acute and chronic complications of calcaneal fractures has been reported. Acute complications include blisters, wound necrosis or infection. Late complications include subtalar arthritis, calcaneal malunion, lateral subfibular impingement, tendon problems, sural nerve complications. There are many surgical or nonsurgical treatment modalities to manage those complications. However strategic initial surgical approach with gentle soft tissue handling accompanied by comprehensive understanding about numerous complications might be the best tool to achieve pain free and functional heel after treating calcaneal fractures.

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