Erfahrungen mit der Osteosynthese bei Fersenbeinfrakturen

Even now, the diagnosis of a dislocated intraarticular calcaneal fracture means a handicap for many patients. A bilateral fracture usually means the end of professional life – especially in the case of any job involving physical work. Because the functional outcome after an intraarticular calcaneal fracture is determined by the degree to which restoration of the different articular surfaces, and of the height, length and width of the affected calcaneus is achieved, operative treatment has become much more frequent in recent years. Discussion continues on the operative treatment of high comminuted fractures. The available studies are not comparable, differing as they do in the classification systems and criteria of outcome used and the postoperative check-up schedules followed. Despite some progress towards standardization of the operative procedure in the last 10 years, especially with respect to soft tissue treatment and the types of implants used, several questions remain to be answered. Our own experience is reported.