Hindfoot arthrodesis for management of bone loss following calcaneus fractures and nonunions.
review · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 21338937.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.fcl.2010.12.008.
- No licence information is recorded for this record.
- Because redistribution is not established, this page shows the abstract only. Follow the links below for the full text.
Abstract
Massive bone loss following calcaneal fractures is a challenging condition to treat, especially if nonunion is present. Meticulous preoperative examination and imaging are crucial for accurate preoperative planning. If performed, successful outcomes can be achieved with the strategies outlined in this article.
Medical subject headings
- Arthrodesis
- Bone Resorption
- Calcaneus
- Fractures, Bone
- Fractures, Malunited
- Tarsal Joints
Anatomy
- foot