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JOURNAL ARTICLE
REVIEW
Fractures of the anterior process of the calcaneum; a review and proposed treatment algorithm.
Foot and Ankle Surgery : Official Journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 2019 June
BACKGROUND: There remains a lack of recognition of these fractures, which leads to a delay in diagnosis and appropriate management.
METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was performed. Following inclusion and exclusion criteria, 23 studies were available for analysis.
RESULTS: Delay in diagnosis is common and has a negative impact on outcome. If an APC fracture is suspected; anteroposterior, lateral and oblique plain radiographs should be requested. Further investigation with computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging is indicated if plain radiographs are inconclusive and patient remains symptomatic. Non-operative measures are usually adequate for most undisplaced fractures, however surgical intervention maybe required for large, intra-articular fractures in the acute setting and for non-union.
CONCLUSIONS: A treatment algorithm is suggested that may help with the diagnosis and management of these injuries.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV.
METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was performed. Following inclusion and exclusion criteria, 23 studies were available for analysis.
RESULTS: Delay in diagnosis is common and has a negative impact on outcome. If an APC fracture is suspected; anteroposterior, lateral and oblique plain radiographs should be requested. Further investigation with computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging is indicated if plain radiographs are inconclusive and patient remains symptomatic. Non-operative measures are usually adequate for most undisplaced fractures, however surgical intervention maybe required for large, intra-articular fractures in the acute setting and for non-union.
CONCLUSIONS: A treatment algorithm is suggested that may help with the diagnosis and management of these injuries.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV.
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