Abstract:

 Objective · To observe the clinical efficacy of sinus tarsi approach using modified calcaneal plate for the treatment of intra-articular calcaneus fractures. Methods · Clinical data and related indexes (wound healing, B.hler’s angles before and after operation and after healing, AOFAS scores, and complications) of 35 patients with intra-articular calcaneus fracture who underwent sinus tarsi approach using modified calcaneal plates from June 2012 to October 2014 were collected and retrospectively analyzed. Results · 35 cases were followed up for an average of 20.1 months (6-32 months). One of them developed superficial necrosis at the wound edge. The B.hler’s angles of all patients were significantly improved after operation. No significant loss of reduction and lateral impingement after operation until fracture healing were found. The excellent and good rates of AOFAS scores were 87.5%. Conclusion · The sinus tarsi approach using modified calcaneal plate for the treatment of intra-articular calcaneus fractures has fewer surgical traumas and wound complications with reliable fixation and satisfactory efficacy.

Key words: calcaneus fractures, sinus tarsi approach, plate