Stabilization of displaced articular fragments in calcaneal fractures using bioabsorbable pin fixation: a technique guide.
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Abstract
Successful operative intervention in displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures depends in part on the maintenance of an anatomic reduction of the posterior facet. This guide describes our use of bioabsorbable implants to solve this problem.
Medical subject headings
- Absorbable Implants
- Bone Nails
- Calcaneus
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
- Fractures, Bone
Anatomy
- foot