INTERNAL FIXATION OF INTRA ARTICULAR CALCANEUM FRACTURES USING LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE
| Autor: | R Neelakrishnan, M. Viswanathan, V Barathiselvan, Balamurugavel Ps |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 3:12184-12190 |
| ISSN: | 2278-4802 2278-4748 |
| DOI: | 10.14260/jemds/2014/3608 |
| Popis: | INTRODUCTION: Calcaneum is the most frequently fractured tarsal bone. Historically intra articular calcaneum fractures treated non-operatively which led to increased morbidity due to in congruency of articular surface resulting in subtalar arthritis. With advent of CT scan, better implants and improved methods of fixation. Operative treatment has now become a standard method. AIM OF THE STUDY: To study the functional and radiological outcome of intra articular calcaneum fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation using locking compression plate. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifteen patients with intra articular calcaneum fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation using locking compression plate from May 2012 to September 2014 at Rajah Muthiah Medical College Hospital with follow up of 6months. The fractures were classified on the basis of computer tomography (CT) findings as Sanders type I to IV. The aim of our treatment is to achieve anatomical reconstruction of all articular surfaces, restore Bohler's and Gissane angles, to carry out primary stable fixation and begin early mobilization. The patients were evaluated by Modified Maryland Foot Score, with excellent defined as90 - 100 points, good as 75 - 89 points, fair as 50 - 74 points and poor as |
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