Vol. 5, Issue 3 (2019)
A study of calcaneum fractures treated by different methods
Author(s):
Dr. Hardik R Patel and Dr. Rasik B Dabhi
Abstract:
Background: Calcaneal fracture is a complex injury that represents 1%–2% of all fractures. However, they make up 60% fractures of the midfoot bones. Due to debatable management of calcaneal fractures, we decided to evaluate the long term outcome of the same.
Method: In this study, we have treated 38 feet with calcaneum fractures of 30patients, out of which 18 feet were treated conservatively and 20 feet were treated operatively. This was comparable to other study. Maryland foot score has been chosen, being based on results rather than radiographic criteria. Our average duration of follow is 18 months.
Results: In this study total 38 feets of 30 patients were included, Out of this excellent out comes was seen in 13 (34.22%), good in 17 (44.74%), fair in 5(13.15%) and poor in 03(7.89%). Complication included infection, plantar fascitis, subtalar arthritis.
Conclusion: Results of extraarticular fractures are good whatever be the method of treatment. Outcome of intraarticular displaced fracture is better with operative intervention than with conservative management.
Pages: 200-204 | 1215 Views 194 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Hardik R Patel and Dr. Rasik B Dabhi. A study of calcaneum fractures treated by different methods. Int. J. Orthop. Sci. 2019;5(3):200-204. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2019.v5.i3d.1531