Application of arthroscopic surgery for patients with calcaneal fractures

VernacularTitle:距下关节镜下桥接棒内固定在跟骨骨折患者中的应用
Author: Zhou XIANG-GUI ¹ ; Li SI-YUN ; Liu HUA-JIANG ; Ling HOU-FU
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1. 江西省南昌市第二医院(南昌市中西医结合医院)骨二科
Keywords: arthroscopy; bridge baton fixation; minimally invasive; calcaneal fractures
From: China Journal of Endoscopy 2017;23(10):67-71
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To study the clinical efficacy of bridge baton fixation with arthroscopic surgery in treatment of calcaneal fractures. Method From May 2013 to November 2014, 18 cases suffered from calcaneal fracture with arthroscopic surgical bridge baton fixation treatment in our hospital served as the object of the study. They were retrospectively analyzed during preoperative, postoperative the joint surface, the Bohler angle and Gissane angle , mean follow-up of 12 months, Maryland Foot Score were compared by the analysis. Results All cases were followed up for 12 months averagely. Joint surface flatness of 18 cases were significantly improved, Bohler angle, Gissane angle were also significant differences (P < 0.05). The excellent rate of Maryland score was 86.8%. Conclusion The bridge baton fixation with arthroscopic surgery for treatment of calcaneal fractures is certain effective and minimally invasive. Arthroscopy can restore the articular surface. The foot function recovery of the patients is satisfied.