Novel Technique for Treatment of Calcaneal Tuberosity Fractures.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Calcaneal tuberosity fractures comprise only 1% to 2% of all calcaneal fractures. Treatment of these injuries has traditionally included open reduction and internal fixation with various means including lag screws, suture anchors, and K-wires. This article reports on a series of cases treated with excision of the tuberosity fragment with repair of the Achilles tendon supplemented by a flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Yan, AY; Bertrand, TE; Zura, RD; Adams, SB; Parekh, SG
Published Date
- 2016
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 25 / 1
Start / End Page
- 58 - 63
PubMed ID
- 27082890
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1548-825X
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States