Epub 2020 Aug 15. There are little data published regarding percutaneous fixation of calcaneal tuberosity avulsion fractures, but tongue-type calcaneal fracture literature can be extrapolated to these injuries because they can be considered the extra-articular form of a tongue-type calcaneus fracture. In summary, clinicians should approach tongue-type and calcaneal tuberosity avulsion fractures with vigilance and be aware of the high risk of skin compromise. Primary subtalar arthrodesis was performed in only . JBJS. (Reprinted with permission from Tornetta III P: Techniques in Fracture Surgery. government site. Because the reduction maneuver is forceful, it bends the initial reduction tool (K wire) and once a cannulated screw or guide wire is passed across the fracture, the bent wire can be removed and replaced with another K wire or cannulated screw. modify the keyword list to augment your search. Towels and drape sheets are placed underneath the affected foot to keep it at the same height as the hip so that the leg essentially is parallel to the floor. The average age of the patients was 38 years. For information on cookies and how you can disable them visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy. [Simple screw fixation for calcaneal fractures: 60 cases with preoperative computed tomography analysis]. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the We performed a systematic review of the clinical outcomes to describe and ascertain the different techniques and clinical outcomes for percutaneous treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures. Comminuted intraarticular calcaneal fractures: Multiplanar VA locked plating and interlocked nailing incorporate longitudinal strut and provide superior stability - a biomechanical cadaveric study. A smaller medial incision is made, and the reduction is further refined and secured with a second pointed reduction forceps. There are several strategies that have been used postoperatively to maintain adequate immobilization while protecting the overlying soft tissues. All restrictions were removed at 3 months post-op. The site is secure. Zwipp H, Tscherne H, Wulker N: Osteosynthese dislozierter intraartikulaar calcaneusfrakturen. Search for Similar Articles Of these 46 fractures, 41 were reduced successfully using percutaneous techniques. Fixation constructs can be chosen based on the fracture pattern. Approximately 75% of these injuries are intra-articular, and almost all occur due to an axial load such as a fall from a height or . If the reduction is anatomic, the guide wire is measured and a cannulated screw is driven over the guide wire abutting, but not penetrating, the anterior portion of the calcaneus. Bookshelf sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal 2011 Aug 10;1(2):e9. However, the wire is not driven in beyond the facet. Reductions should be performed as urgently as possible to minimize soft-tissue injury. (C) Lateral radiograph showing a tongue-type fracture. Postoperative Management Directly postoperatively, full active range of motion exercises of the ankle joint can start, with the foot elevated in the 1st postoperative week. Percutaneous fixation of calcaneal fractures has limited indications. Percutaneous fixation of tongue-type calcaneus fractures was first reported by Weshues and Gissane in their description of the Essex Lopresti maneuver as an alternative to open approaches to minimize the risk of soft-tissue complications and flap necrosis and provide a means of improving reductions in smokers and diabetics who may not otherwise be good operative candidates. eCollection 2020 Jul. In a retrospective study by Gardner, et al3 evaluating tongue-type calcaneus fractures, 21% fractures had some degree of posterior skin compromise at presentation. The technique as described is recommended for Type 2C tongue-type fractures and some Type 2B tongue-type fractures in patients without comminution if the procedure is performed within the first several days of injury. There are little data published regarding percutaneous fixation of calcaneal tuberosity avulsion fractures, but tongue-type calcaneal fracture literature can be extrapolated to these injuries because they can be considered the extra-articular form of a tongue-type calcaneus fracture. Fifteen human cadaveric lower limbs were amputated and Sanders II B fractures were simulated. In the current study, the indications and technique are reviewed in detail. From the Department of Orthopaedics, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. A multicenter, large sample, randomized control trial is needed to fully evaluate the long-term effects of PDSA-CRIF in comparison to other methods. Reprints: Mark E. Hake, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2912 Taubman Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (e-mail: [emailprotected]). They also noted that all fractures treated with emergent percutaneous reduction had no progression of their soft-tissue injury. This site needs JavaScript to work properly. The second wire parallels the first wire and is advanced to the edge of the fracture site. Epub 2014 May 1. 2018 Jan-Feb;57(1):191-195. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2017.07.016. Our e-learning platform contains high resolution images and a certified CME of the Calcaneal fracture: Percutaneous fixation of Tongue-type fracture surgical procedure. Accessibility Clin Orthop Relat Res. J Orthop Trauma 6:252-265, 1992. Githens M, Shatsky J, Agel J, Bransford RJ, Benirschke SK. In the final stage of reduction, the heel is compressed using the surgeon's palms to impact the lateral wall. This site needs JavaScript to work properly. Calcaneus fracture fixation is associated with high rates of morbidity and disability from wound complications, infection, subtalar arthritis, and malunion. Epub 2013 Apr 18. We assessed the complications, clinical hindfoot alignment, motion, func- . Percutaneous fixation of intraarticular joint-depression calcaneal fractures with different screw configurations - a biomechanical human cadaveric analysis Stoyan Ivanov, Aleksandar Stefanov, Ivan Zderic, Christian Rodemund, Tim Schepers, Dominic Gehweiler, Jan Dauwe, Torsten Pastor, Biser Makelov, Dimitur Raykov, Geoff Richards & Boyko Gueorguiev Stefanov A, Ivanov S, Zderic I, Baltov A, Rashkov M, Gehweiler D, Richards G, Gueorguiev B, Enchev D. Injury. Before Calcaneal fractures are the most common fractures of the tarsal bones, representing 2% of all fractures and accounting for 60%-65% of all tarsal fractures. Would you like email updates of new search results? Section I: Symposium: Percutaneous Fixation of Fractures. Stitches are removed after 14 days. Complications of intraarticular calcaneal fractures. Lui TH. Rarely do the K wires have drainage develop, but if necessary one may be removed as early as 4 weeks with at least one K wire maintained for 6 weeks. Supplemental digital content is available for this article. Fluoroscopy is essential for the procedure and generally is brought in at 0 to 30 from the foot of the table and angled distal to proximal. 2022 Aug 4;10:896790. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.896790. Fixation constructs can be chosen based on the fracture pattern. Highlight selected keywords in the article text. Get new journal Tables of Contents sent right to your email inbox, The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons, June 2000 - Volume 375 - Issue - p 91-96, Percutaneous Treatment of Calcaneal Fractures, Articles in PubMed by Paul Tornetta, III, MD, Articles in Google Scholar by Paul Tornetta, III, MD, Other articles in this journal by Paul Tornetta, III, MD. 2020 Jul 28;5(3):2473011420927334. doi: 10.1177/2473011420927334. The reduction is accomplished in four steps. The ankle is then plantarflexed, and a bump is placed under the forefoot to take tension off the fragment, aiding in reduction. Multidetector CT evaluation of calcaneal fractures. For information on cookies and how you can disable them visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy. Careers. (Reprinted with permission from Tornetta III P: Techniques in Fracture Surgery. Intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus: Present state of the art. Next, a second pin with a more medial starting point is placed through the medial incision with the same trajectory as the first pin, repeating the steps used for the first pin, and again ensuring appropriate positioning and trajectory toward the anterior process of the calcaneus with use of fluoroscopy. From a biomechanical perspective, posterior facet support by means of buttress or superiorly inserted longitudinal screws results in less plantar movement between the calcaneal tuberosity and the anterior fragments. Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! 6. Article "A Protocol for Percutaneous Transarticular Fixation of Sanders Type II and III Calcaneal Fractures With or Without an Added Mini-Open Approach" Detailed information of the J-GLOBAL is a service based on the concept of Linking, Expanding, and Sparking, linking science and technology information which hitherto stood alone to support the generation of ideas. Zhang H, Lv ML, Liu Y, Sun W, Niu W, Wong DW, Ni M, Zhang M. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). eCollection 2021. PMC MeSH Small incision reduction graft and percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation for calcaneal fractures: advantages and disadvantages Author(s): Fan Ai-min, He Zhi, Zhang Li-liang, Feng Tie-cheng, Liu Fang-gang, Department of Orthopedics, the 359Hospital of Chinese PLA Pages: 7822-7826 Year: . 2022 Mar 7. doi: 10.1007/s00068-022-01901-6. The techniques described in the following sections were used in 46 patients (46 fractures). 2022 Oct;53(10):3543-3552. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.06.036. FOIA MeSH Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that in comparison to open reduction, this method of percutaneously reducing and fixing calcaneus fractures minimizes complications and achieves and maintains extra-articular reductions as well as the standard extensile open reduction and internal fixation. official website and that any information you provide is encrypted Careers. Care is taken to place pads on the peroneal, hip, and axillary regions of the down side and to put a pillow between the legs. Orthop Surg. Online ahead of print. All specimens were biomechanically tested to failure under progressively increasing cyclic loading. Patients generally have little pain after their second postoperative day. Injury. Percutaneous reduction and screw fixation for comminuted calcaneal fractures are associated with lower quality of reduction and lower fixation stability than plate fixation . Twelve of the patients who had successful results were older than 60 years of age or had a contraindication to open reduction using the author's protocol, such as a systemic disease or a significant history of smoking. 12. J Orthop Trauma. [Three-dimensional printed drill guide template assisting percutaneous pedicle screw fixation for multiple-level thoracolumbar fractures]. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research: F. (A) Lateral view of a Sanders Type 2C tongue-type fracture. Percutaneous fixation of intraarticular joint-depression calcaneal fractures with different screw configurations - a biomechanical human cadaveric analysis Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. The wounds are then irrigated, and a layered closure is performed, taking care throughout to avoid pinching the skin with instruments. (E) The second wire is driven across parallel to the first wire so that one wire may be used as a reduction aid, and the other wire may be driven across the fracture to maintain the reduction. No intraarticular displacement was observed in any group during testing. Epub 2022 Jun 25. Appropriate positioning should be confirmed with fluoroscopy ensuring appropriate starting point and adequate trajectory perpendicular to the fracture line before advancing the pin. 2014 Nov-Dec;53(6):740-3. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2014.03.018. Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. The site is secure. Keywords: Displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures, percutaneous fixation. to maintaining your privacy and will not share your personal information without Disclaimer, National Library of Medicine 11. Allegra PR, Rivera S, Desai SS, Aiyer A, Kaplan J, Gross CE. Epub 2016 Nov 17. A palpable crepitus may be felt during impaction with the lateral wall. 2021 Feb 15;16:275-280. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S291497. Remember Me. Gil Monz ER, Liew I, Tadikonda P, Cutts S, Pasapula C. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol. Care should be taken to avoid the sural nerve, which is in proximity to the lateral aspect of the Achilles tendon. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the No splint or cast is required, and once the patient is awakened, they can begin ankle, subtalar, and midfoot motion immediately. Once this is accomplished, a 3-mm or larger Kirschner (K) wire is inserted either to the medial or lateral side of the Achilles tendon at the superior aspect of the posterior calcaneus. Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. -, Sanders R. Current concepts review-displaced intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help your express consent. Percutaneous fixation should be considered in patients with soft-tissue compromise, especially in patients who smoke or have diabetes as they are at higher risk of soft-tissue complications. Careers. Westhues J: Eine neue behandlungmethode der calcaneusfrakturen. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies Surgeons should understand, however, that if the reduction is unsuccessful the patient may not be a candidate for an open reduction because of marked swelling. An official website of the United States government. Introduction The technique has been used successfully in 41 patients. If the initial wire heads toward the facet, the second K wire or guide wire should be directed inferior to the displaced facet. In 33 of 61 patients with displaced intraarticular fractures (types IIA and IIB), anatomic reduction of the subtalar joint was confirmed arthroscopically; these patients form the basis of this report. 2000;82:22550. After the fracture is seen to be reduced on the three c-arm views, internally fix the fracture with percutaneously placed 3.5 and 4.0-mm screws. We have found that two partially threaded 6.5-mm screws work well in many cases. It is most useful for tongue-type fractures in which the displaced portion of posterior facet remains intact to the tuberosity. Badillo K, Pacheco JA, Padua SO, Gomez AA, Colon E, Vidal JA. Intra-articular Calcaneus Fractures: Current Concepts Review. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.ST.K.00016. 2009;19:197200. 2020 Dec;80:105143. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2020.105143. J Orthop Trauma. Postoperatively, the patient was instructed to remain nonweight-bearing in the short-leg splint. Some error has occurred while processing your request. An AP radiograph confirms the wire position to be parallel with the axis of the tuberosity and within bone. Percutaneous fixation of intraarticular joint-depression calcaneal fractures with different screw configurations - a biomechanical human cadaveric analysis. Lateral and Harris heel views are obtained to confirm adequate reduction. Minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of calcaneal fractures have been described as early as 1855 when Clark reported using a pulley device for skeletal traction to reduce displaced calcaneal fracture fragments .Westhues and Gissane described early percutaneous procedures that were later modified and popularized by Essex-Lopresti 11, 12. Accessibility stabilize the reduction with percutaneous K-wires or open fixation as described above. official website and that any information you provide is encrypted However, smaller 4.5-mm screws could be considered if the fragment size limits use of larger screws. and transmitted securely. Secondary soft tissue compromise in tongue-type calcaneus fractures. The specimens were randomized to three groups for fixation with different screw configurations. Restoration of Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Before These wires should be parallel to the lateral portion of the foot, as viewed from the sole (Fig 1F). Tongue-type fractures are unusual calcaneal fractures in which the displacement of a bony fragment has the potential to tent the skin of the posterior heel. eCollection 2022. Percutaneous fixation should be considered in patients with soft-tissue compromise, especially in patients who smoke or have diabetes as they are at higher risk of soft-tissue complications. 5. Surgical Fixation of Calcaneal Beak Fractures-Biomechanical Analysis of Different Osteosynthesis Techniques. calcaneal tuberosity avulsion fracture; tongue-type calcaneus fracture; percutaneous fixation. The pin can then be advanced to the anterior process of the calcaneus. Her incisions healed without any further breakdown or complication. 2020 Apr;12(2):661-667. doi: 10.1111/os.12541. The fracture fragment is manipulated and provisionally reduced with aid of a ball spike, freer elevator, and pointed reduction forceps. The reduction is fixated with two or three screws inserted percutaneously. J Orthop Tech 2:45-57, 1994. Direct URL citations appear in the printed text and are provided in the HTML and PDF versions of this article on the journal's Web site (www.jorthotrauma.com). Positional screws can be considered depending on the fracture morphology. calcaneum, locking plate, percutaneous, cc screw, internal fixation Introduction Fractures of the calcaneum, the most commonly injured tarsal bone, has an incidence of approximately 1%-2% of all fractures [ 1, 2 ]. 2000. Although the debate continues over whether operative fixation is necessary for patients with calcaneal fractures, there is little question that an anatomic reduction through a percutaneous technique can decrease the risks of surgery and potentially improve patient outcome. Outcomes of operatively treated calcaneal tuberosity avulsion fractures. Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. This is performed by placing a varus stress on the heel (via the K wire) and forefoot, which will cause additional lateral displacement of the displaced facet fragment. PubMed journal article: [Open reduction and internal fixation by primary subtalar arthrodesis for intraarticular calcaneal fractures]. It also allows for the improvement of reduction in patients, such as patients who smoke heavily or patients with insulin dependent diabetes, who otherwise would not be good surgical candidates. We have found that two partially threaded 6.5-mm screws work well in many cases. Please try again soon. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help For the Type 2C fractures, a second K wire or a cannulated screw guide wire then is placed more medial than the first wire. Foot Ankle Surg. The patient is positioned in the lateral decubitus position with the affected side up. Tornetta P III. Percutaneous fixation of calcaneal fractures has limited indications. Discussion. / Ivanov, Stoyan; Stefanov, Aleksandar; Zderic, Ivan et al. Generally the wire is placed on the lateral side. Tornetta III P: Open reduction and internal fixation of the calcaneus using minifragment plates. 2017;2:16. If skin breakdown occurs despite early surgical intervention, the wound should be adequately debrided and treated with local wound care as well as plastic surgery consultation with soft-tissue coverage when indicated. -, Ibrahim T, Rowsell M, Rennie W, Brown A, Taylor G, Gregg P. Displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: 15-year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial of conservative versus operative treatment. As discussed previously, these injuries are at high risk for posterior wound complications. The calcanei in Group 1 were treated with two parallel longitudinal screws, entering superiorly the Achilles tendon insertion, and two screws fixing the intraarticular posterior facet fracture line. 2017 Sep-Dec;25(3):2309499017727915. doi: 10.1177/2309499017727915. Comparison of the Curative Effect of Percutaneous Reduction with Plastic Calcaneal Forceps Combined with Medial External Fixation in the Treatment of Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures. She was advanced to toe-touch weight-bearing in a boot with a wedge at her 2-week follow-up appointment, and then allowed her to begin weight-bearing as tolerated in a controlled ankle motion boot with a wedge at her 6-week follow-up visit. In addition, some surgeons prefer to use washers with the lag screws to distribute the stress. Two of the five patients with Type 2B fractures had some sclerosis develop at the subtalar joint which was visible on lateral radiographs. These methods can be used only if an acceptable reduction can be achieved. 2000 Nov;86(7):724-36. and transmitted securely. In: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Vol. The entire facet is displaced and impacted into the calcaneal body. Calcaneal fractures encompass about 2% of all fractures in which the majority of cases are displaced intra-articular fractures. 5. fixation in intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a percutaneous approach to intra-articular calcaneal fractures" Hong-mou Zhao & Guang-rong Yu & Yun-feng Yang Received: 7 June 2011 /Accepted: 24 June 2011 /Published online: 20 July 2011 # Springer-Verlag 2011 Dear Editor: We read with great interest the paper by Jacquot et al. Letournel E: Open treatment of acute calcaneal fractures. to maintaining your privacy and will not share your personal information without Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Would you like email updates of new search results? Phisitkul P, Sullivan JP, Goetz JE, Marsh JL. Download Prime PubMed App to iPhone, iPad, or Android. These fractures should be immobilized in plantarflexion to minimize pressure on the posterior skin and to take tension off of the repair. Sanders R, Fortin P, DiPasquale T, et al: Operative treatment in 120 displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures: Results using a prognostic computed tomography scan classification. Epub 2019 Mar 6. Medial external fixation for staged treatment of closed calcaneus fractures: Surgical technique and case series. It is most useful for tongue-type fractures in which the displaced portion of posterior facet remains intact to the tuberosity. Further study of this technique is warranted. Please try after some time. Foot. Accessibility (1990-2004), a total of 434 patients with a calcaneal fracture were treated surgically. 7. Maximizing safety in screw placement for posterior facet fixation in calcaneus fractures: a cadaveric radio-anatomical study. An official website of the United States government. 2000;375:9196. This allows the tuberosity to be used as a reduction tool for the posterior facet. Implant removal is necessary in 50-60% of patients. Z Chir 62:995-1002, 1935. Request PDF | Comparison of Open Reduction-Internal Fixation and Closed Reduction-Internal Fixation Methods in Calcaneus Intra-articular Fractures in terms of Foot Function, Pain, Balance and Gait . J Orthop Trauma 10:63-67, 1996. A sterile dressing is placed, and the ankle is immobilized in a well-molded short let splint in maximum plantarflexion to minimize any pressure on the posterior skin and take stress off of the repair. Epub 2021 Dec 31. Percutaneous fixation of calcaneal fractures has limited indications. -. The .gov means its official. This wire is directed to exit the fracture just below the inferior margin of the anterior portion of the displaced posterior facet (Fig 1D). Minimally-invasive treatment of calcaneal fractures. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies Some prefer using an anterior slab only, some cut a window in the plaster to offload the posterior soft tissues, and some incorporate an aluminum strut as described by Heintzman, et al4 to completely offload the heel and make it completely accessible for skin checks. You may search for similar articles that contain these same keywords or you may Visual analogue scale Medicine Environmental health Surgery Fixation (population genetics) Drill Metallurgy Materials science Fluoroscopy Percutaneous Population Blood loss Biomechanics; Bone mineral density; Intraarticular calcaneus fracture; Screw orientation; Stability. The fluoroscope is used to check the lateral and anteroposterior (AP) view of the foot and calcaneus and to establish the best Broden view for visualizing the fracture. The technique described in the current study is a modification of that described by Westhues11 in 1935. Zugleich ein vorschlag zur behand-lung der talusfrakturen. (F) After unlocking the fracture, the surgeon's thumbs are used as a fulcrum to pull down simultaneously on the forefoot and the first K wire, with a drill connected to the second K wire. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Plantar Medial Avulsion Fragment Associated With Tongue-Type Calcaneus Fractures. Bookshelf The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany. Please try again soon. -, Mitchell M, McKinley J, Robinson C. The epidemiology of calcaneal fractures. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Although s Percutaneous fixation offers a middle pathway in treating simpler variety of displaced calcaneal fractures. Foot Ankle Surg. If the calcaneocuboid joint is affected, a smooth Steinmann pin (Zimmer, Warsaw, IN) is used in preference to cannulated screws and is driven across the calcaneocuboid joint to gain purchase in the cuboid. Patients with Type 2C fractures had slightly better results than patients with Type 2B fractures. Purpose: Percutaneous fixation with Kirshner wires (K-wires) or screws may be implemented when soft tissue injury precludes an open approach. 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