Transverse Incision for Calcaneal Tuberosity Avulsion Fractures

Abstract A number of incision options are available to surgeons approaching the posterior aspect of the calcaneus for repair of fractures of the posterosuperior aspect of the body of the calcaneus. In this brief communication, we depict our preference for the use of a transverse posterior calcaneal...

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Published in:The Journal of foot and ankle surgery 2012, Vol.51 (1), p.133-134
Main Authors: Eren, Abdullah, MD, Cift, Hakan, MD, Özkan, Korhan, MD, Söylemez, Salih, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Achilles tendon
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
bone
Calcaneus - injuries
Calcaneus - surgery
Cicatrix - prevention & control
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Female
Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods
Fractures, Bone - surgery
heel
Humans
Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
open reduction-internal fixation
Orthopedics
surgery
trauma
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Summary:Abstract A number of incision options are available to surgeons approaching the posterior aspect of the calcaneus for repair of fractures of the posterosuperior aspect of the body of the calcaneus. In this brief communication, we depict our preference for the use of a transverse posterior calcaneal incision for reduction and fixation of avulsion fractures of the calcaneus. The advantages of this particular incisional approach include adequate exposure to the underlying target structures, orientation of the scar in line with relaxed skin tension lines, which minimizes scar formation, and avoidance of dissection of the Achilles tendon.
ISSN:1067-2516
1542-2224
DOI:10.1053/j.jfas.2011.10.015