C-Nail versus plate osteosynthesis in displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures—a comparative retrospective study

C-Nail versus plate osteosynthesis in displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures—a comparative retrospective study

Abstract Background Locking plate osteosynthesis via an L-shaped lateral approach is the gold standard in treating displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures. High complication rates are known for this approach. The most frequent complications are wound edge necrosis and superficial wound infecti...

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Main Authors: Eva Steinhausen, Wolfgang Martin, Rolf Lefering, Sven Lundin, Martin Glombitza, Bastian Mester, Nikolaus Brinkmann, Marcel Dudda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Calcaneal fracture
Sinus tarsi approach
Extensile lateral approach
Calcaneal nail
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02349-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02349-x

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