Philipp Schippers, Rasmus Engels, Dominik Benning, Sebastian Fischer, Felix Wunderlich, Yama Afghanyar, Charlotte Arand, Michael Nienhaus, Philipp Drees, Erol Gercek, Raphael Küchle
PURPOSE: Calcaneal fractures (CFs) are rare but potentially debilitating injuries. Apart from the open, far lateral or sinus tarsi approach, operative treatment can be performed minimally invasive and percutaneously with intramedullary nailing. In this study, we sought to investigate the functional outcome of severe CFs treated with the C-Nail® implant. METHODS: Twenty-two CFs (9 × Sanders III and 8 × Sanders IV), operated between 2016 and 2019, were followed up with a mean duration of 36 (± 11) months...
January 16, 2024: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery: Official Publication of the European Trauma Society