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Minimally invasive longitudinal versus sinus tarsi approach for calcaneal fractures
June 2014
Minimally invasive longitudinal versus sinus tarsi approach for calcaneal fractures
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures treated in a minimally invasive fashion: longitudinal approach versus sinus tarsi approach
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Feb 19;96(4):302-9. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.L.01215Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
167 patients with displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures were randomized to surgery using either a minimally invasive longitudinal approach (MILA) or sinus tarsi approach (STA). The purpose was to compare functional and radiographic outcomes, as well as the incidence of complications. In Sanders type II and III fractures, the MILA was associated with similar functional and radiographic outc...
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