Locking Plate Fixation for Intra-Articular Fractures of Calcaneum

Authors

  • Abhijeet A Salunke University Orthopedics, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery cluster, University Hospital, Singapore
  • Danakrishna Vachalam University Orthopedics, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery cluster, University Hospital, Singapore
  • Prem H Menon University Orthopedics, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery cluster, University Hospital, Singapore
  • S Saseendar Dept of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore
  • Tan Junha Yong Lin Loo School of Medicine, National University, Singapore
  • Gurpal Singh University Orthopedics, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery cluster, University Hospital, Singapore

Keywords:

Calcaneum, Intra-articular fracture, Ankle, Foot, Locking plate fixation

Abstract

Surgical management of calcaneum fracture consists of open reduction with proper reduction of intra-articular fragments and fixation with plating. Locking plate systems have been used for fixation of intra-articular fractures. The locking plate fixation provides a simple and adequate fixation for management of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures. The open reduction and internal fixation method with locking plates can be a rewarding technique for early mobilization and better fracture reduction in calcaneal fractures.

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Published

2014-07-01

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Salunke, A. A., Vachalam, D., Menon, P. H., S Saseendar, Tan Junha, & Singh, G. (2014). Locking Plate Fixation for Intra-Articular Fractures of Calcaneum. International Journal of Medical Research, 2(03), 63–66. Retrieved from https://ijmrinternational.in/index.php/ijmr/article/view/46

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Vol. 2 No. 03 (2014)

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Technical Note

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