Minimally Invasive Treatment of Calcaneal Fracture by Percutaneous Leverage, Anatomical Plate, and Compression Bolts—The Clinical Evaluation of Cohort of 156 Patients

Abstract

This minimal invasive procedure featured percutaneous leverage, manual compression, and the application of the anatomic plates and compression bolts through lateral approach is proved to be an effective treatment for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fracture, offering the combination of fewer soft tissue complications and good reduction. With < 3-mm displacement of the posterior facet after reduction, the restoration of the calcaneal width and height can be very important to achieve satisfactory radiologic and functional outcomes.