Clinical review evaluates surgical de-roofing outcomes in displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures, highlighting trade-offs between soft tissue healing and anatomical reduction.
Most displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures need to be treated surgically but postoperative soft tissue complications limit to achieve of optimal functional outcomes. Certain mini-invasive techniques lead to better soft tissue healing but anatomical reduction gets compromised.
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