Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2014; 81(6):407-411 | DOI: 10.55095/achot2014/056

Surgical Treatment of Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures in ChildrenCase report

J. Zeman*, J. Matějka
Klinika ortopedie a traumatologie pohybového ústrojí LF UK a FN Plzeň

Fractures of the heel bone are frequent injuries and they may interfere with the patient's common daily activities for quite a long time. They are most frequently caused by falls and jumps from a height, and occur most often in middle-aged persons; they account for about 2% of all fractures in adults. In children, calcaneal fractures indicated for surgery are rare.
The report presents two cases of intra-articular fracture in children treated by open reduction from the extended lateral approach and by osteosynthesis with an angular stable plate. The surgical procedure, reduction, implant and post-operative care were the same as used in adults.
A paediatric calcaneal fracture regularly occurs due to a high-energy impact and presents a serious injury. Therefore, it is recommended to treat such fractures at institutions with medical staff experienced in their management.

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Zeman J, Matějka J. Surgical Treatment of Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures in Children. Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2014;81(6):407-411. doi: 10.55095/achot2014/056. PubMed PMID: 25651296.
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