The Calcaneus Fracture of Joint Depression Type with Lateral Subtalar Dislocation (A Case Report).
- Author:
Seung Yong LEE
1
;
Gab Lae KIM
;
Tae Seo BAN
;
Jung Woo KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. Kiga9@msn.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Calcaneus;
Fracture;
Subtalar dislocation
- MeSH:
Calcaneus;
Depression;
Dislocations;
Joints
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2009;13(1):106-108
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Calcaneus fracture with a subtalar dislocation are extremely rare. A case of a joint depression type calcaneus fracture with a lateral dislocation of the calcaneal posterior facet and tuberosity is presented. We treated it with open reduction and internal fixation with Steinmann pins and K-wires through limited posterior approach and obtained satisfactory radiographic and clinical outcome.
