Minimalinvasive Osteosynthese der intraartikulären Kalkaneusfraktur

Abstract

Background: Minimally invasive approaches are becoming more widespread in orthopedic surgery and their use for calcaneal fractures is particularly valuable. Objective: This article provides a description of a variant of minimally invasive osteosynthesis for intra-articular calcaneal fractures. Conclusion: Minimally invasive osteosynthesis of calcaneal fractures enables lower rates of wound healing disorders and shorter operating times. Disadvantages are a poorer overview associated with longer fluoroscopy times and less stable implants. With an adjusted postoperative care similar results can be achieved with minimally invasive osteosynthesis of calcaneal fractures as with large open access approaches.