Avulsion fractures of the calcaneal tuberosity with significant displacement can cause soft tissue complications in the heel. However, a treatment strategy for calcaneal tuberosity fractures with poor heel-skin condition is yet to be established. Here, we report a case involving avulsion fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity presenting with superficial skin necrosis that was treated with a plate lacking the anterior component and screws inserted percutaneously.
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