Hindfoot and Foot Arch Reconstruction by Atypical Subtalar Arthrodesis and Achilles Tendon Lengthening for a Severe Comminuted Calcaneal Fracture: A Case Report

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-550434
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.55043

Straub, Josina ; Popp, Daniel

; Walter, Nike

; Alt, Volker

; Rupp, Markus

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Abstract

Open calcaneus fractures are rare but severe injuries. Highenergy trauma often causes significant soft tissue and bone damage, posing extraordinary challenges for treatment.3 The rates of complications associated with treatment are high, including malunion, nonunion, and fracture-related infections.5 These complications are associated with an amputation rate of the lower limb of 8%.2 Even ...