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  • Title: [Treatment of calcaneus and mid-foot fractures using closed reposition and fixation with the Ilisarov fixator].
    Author: Kortmann HR, Wolter D, Bisgwa F, Meffert R.
    Journal: Unfallchirurg; 1992 Nov; 95(11):541-6. PubMed ID: 1480967.
    Abstract:
    Sixteen fractures of the calcaneus involving the subtalar joint were treated by closed reduction and external fixation using the Ilisarov apparatus. Except for four cases in which temporary arthrodesis of the subtalar or ankle joint was used, fixation was usually only used for the calcaneus. The operative technique is described precisely. Initial follow-up examinations (on average after 1 year) show advantages over conservative treatment, e.g. better anatomical reduction. In addition, early mobilization of the joint and early weight-bearing result in less pain from disuse osteoporosis. Furthermore, several case reports demonstrate the efficiency of this method in tarsal and metatarsal fracture-dislocations.
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