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  • Title: Arthroscopic-assisted percutaneous fixation of intra-articular calcaneal fractures using an intraoperative distraction device.
    Author: Gao D, Wong TM, Fang C, Leung FK, Li X, Jia B, Wang Y, Yu B.
    Journal: J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong); 2021; 29(1):2309499020979095. PubMed ID: 33410380.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To evaluate the quality of reduction and clinical outcomes by using Percutaneous Distractor and Subtalar Arthroscopy Closed Reduction followed by Internal Fixation (PDSA-CRIF) in the intra-articular calcaneal fracture. METHODS: A consecutive case series of 453 patients with 507 displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures was recruited in this retrospective study. We performed PDSA-CRIF to treat intra-articular calcaneal fractures. The quality of reduction was assessed by early postoperative Computed Tomography (CT) scans and measurement of serial Bohler's angles during follow-ups. Clinical outcomes were evaluated by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the American Foot & Ankle Society ankle-hind foot scale (AOFAS) scoring system. RESULTS: Fifty-nine patients (68 fractures) who had complete clinical data and follow-up of at least 12-months (mean: 14 months, range: 12-59 months) were finally included. Anatomical and near-anatomical reduction in subtalar articular surface which had less than 2 mm gap or step-off was found in 93% fractures. Unsatisfactory reduction was found in 7%. CONCLUSION: Arthroscopic-assisted percutaneous fixation using a distraction device is effective in achieving positive short-term results in the displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures. A multicenter, large sample, randomized control trial is needed to fully evaluate the long-term effects of PDSA-CRIF in comparison to other methods.
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