Foot Calcaneus - AO Foundation Surgery Reference
We help you diagnose your Foot Calcaneus case and provide detailed descriptions of how to manage this and hundreds of other pathologies
Extended lateral approach to the calcaneus - AO Foundation …
The extended lateral approach to the calcaneus is the most common approach used for displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures. Over 90% of calcaneal fractures with displaced joint fragments can be serviced by this approach.
ORIF - Plate and screw fixation - AO Foundation Surgery Reference
The choice of the lateral plate is dependent upon the severity of calcaneal fracture type and the bone quality. Simple fracture patterns in good bone require simple lateral plating while complex fracture patterns with comminuted pieces may require adaptable plates or locking plates.
Displaced fracture of the calcaneus body - AO Foundation Surgery …
The Müller/AO/OTA classification divides the fractures into varying types, A, B and C. By identifying the fracture type we obtain information as to the severity of the fracture and its likely outcome, which is most helpful in decision making as to the type of treatment.
ORIF - Screw fixation for Extreme tongue-type (beak) fracture of …
Detailed step by step desription of ORIF - Screw fixation for Extreme tongue-type (beak) fracture of the calcaneus body located in our module on Foot Calcaneus
Medial approach to the calcaneus - AO Foundation Surgery …
Almost all calcaneal fractures are best approached laterally or posteriorly, but sustentacular fractures, which make up a small percentage ( 10%) of calcaneal fractures, are best approached through the medial side of the hindfoot.
Extreme tongue-type (beak) fracture of the calcaneus body
This unusual displaced calcaneal fracture can be intra- or extraarticular. The most important feature of this fracture is its association with significant soft-tissue injury and potential soft-tissue complications.
Sinus tarsi approach to the calcaneus - AO Foundation Surgery …
This approach is used for minimally invasive reductions and percutaneous fixation of displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures. It is common for this approach to be undertaken when the calcaneal fracture is of a simpler classification.
All approaches to the calcaneous - AO Foundation Surgery …
Explore all surgical approaches to the calcaneus with comprehensive guides and resources on the AO Foundation Surgery Reference platform.
MIO - K-wire fixation (tongue type) - AO Foundation Surgery …
Detailed step by step desription of MIO - K-wire fixation (tongue type) for Displaced fracture of the calcaneus body located in our module on Foot Calcaneus
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