CME OnDemand: 2022 AOFAS Annual Meeting-Calcaneus Fracture Fixation: Assessing the Adequacy of the Sinus Tarsi Surgical Fixation Technique Audio Poster

Calcaneus Fracture Fixation: Assessing the Adequacy of the Sinus Tarsi Surgical Fixation Technique Audio Poster

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In this video, Dr. Neb discusses a study on calcaneus fracture fixation using the sinus tarsae approach. Calcaneus fractures are common and can be devastating for patients. The traditional approach involves a large lateral extensile incision, but it is associated with soft tissue complications. The sinus tarsae approach is a less invasive alternative. The study assessed radiographic joint reduction and clinical outcomes in 50 patients. Overall, the study demonstrated the competency of the surgeons, with good joint reduction achieved. However, it is important to manage patient expectations as post-traumatic arthritis can still occur. The smaller incision approach also had a lower wound complication rate compared to traditional incisions.

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Nebojsa Kuljic, Lee A. Kolla, MD, FRCS(C), Trent Thiessen, Scott Willms

Keywords

calcaneus fracture fixation

sinus tarsae approach

radiographic joint reduction

clinical outcomes

post-traumatic arthritis