Arthroscopically assisted Minimal Invasive Surgery of Calcaneal Intraarticular Fractures.
- Author:
Mu Sam SUH
1
;
Hyung Taek PARK
;
Myung Soo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maryknoll Hospital, Busan, Korea. metacarpal@lycos.co.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Calcaneus;
Intraarticular fractures;
Arthroscopy
- MeSH:
Arthroscopy;
Calcaneus;
Humans;
Intra-Articular Fractures*;
Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive;
Traction;
Wounds and Injuries
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2006;10(1):76-79
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the surgical procedure and results of arthroscopically assisted minimal invasive surgery of calcaneus intraarticular fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between June 2001 and March 2004, 10 patients were treated with that method. 9 cases were Sanders type 2 fracture and only one case was Sanders 3 fracture. During calcaneal traction using percutaneus K-wire and tension device into the tuberosity fragment, anatomical reduction was performed under direct arthroscopic and fluoroscopic control. After anatomical reduction was achieved, the fragment was fixed with cannulated screws via incisions. RESULTS: The functional results were good to excellent, with an average AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score of 90.4 (range 85-95) and there were no wound problems. CONCLUSION: Arthroscopically assisted minimal invasive surgery allowed exact assessment of the articular surface and allowed anatomical reduction while adhering to the principles of minimally invasive surgery.
