Osteosynthesis of Intraarticular Calcaneal Fractures: Arthroscopically Assisted Percutaneous Technique Versus Sinus Tarsi Approach
Norway70 participantsStarted 2020-05-05
Plain-language summary
In this randomized controlled trial, the outcomes of two surgical techniques for intraarticular calcaneal fractures will be evaluated and compared.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 70 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Dislocated intraarticular calcaneal fracture, type Sanders II or Sanders III with an intraarticular step \> 2mm
* Patients between 18 and 70 years of age
* Acute presentation at one of our departments, enabling surgery within 10 days after injury
Exclusion Criteria:
* Intraarticular step of \< 2mm
* Sanders IV fractures
* Open fractures
* Bilateral injuries
* Concomitant major injuries of the foot, ankle or leg that affect the rehabilitation process
* Multitraumized patients
* Previous injury or surgery of the hindfoot
* Charcot foot
* Serious medical condition that contradicts surgery
* Noncompliant patients
* Insufficient Norwegian or English language skills
* Patients not available for follow-up
* Inability to conduct the rehabilitation protocol