Novel Technique for Treatment of Calcaneal Tuberosity Fractures

J Surg Orthop Adv. 2016 Spring;25(1):58-63.

Abstract

Calcaneal tuberosity fractures comprise only 1% to 2% of all calcaneal fractures. Treatment of these injuries has traditionally included open reduction and internal fixation with various means including lag screws, suture anchors, and K-wires. This article reports on a series of cases treated with excision of the tuberosity fragment with repair of the Achilles tendon supplemented by a flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Achilles Tendon / injuries*
  • Achilles Tendon / surgery
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Calcaneus / diagnostic imaging
  • Calcaneus / injuries*
  • Calcaneus / surgery
  • Female
  • Foot Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Foot Injuries / surgery*
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Tendon Transfer / methods*