Open Fractures of the Calcaneus

Greg Berry, D. Stevens, Hans J. Kreder, Michael D. McKee, Emil H. Schemitsch, David Stephen

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma · 2004 · 89 citations · 15 references

Abstract

Infection is uncommon following open calcaneus fractures treated with aggressive soft tissue management. Patients with plantar wounds and comminuted fractures are expected to have particularly poor functional results.

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