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A comparison of operative treatments for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures
November 2013
A comparison of operative treatments for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of percutaneous screw fixation and calcium sulfate cement grafting versus open treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures
Foot Ankle Int. 2011 Oct;32(10):979-85Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
128 patients were randomized to determine the difference between percutaneous reduction and cannulated screw fixation with calcium sulfate cement grafting versus open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in the outcome of displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures. Follow-up was conducted for 24 months. The results indicated that clinical outcome and subtalar and ankle joint range of motion w...
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