Aims The aim of this study was to describe the surgical and functional outcome and quality of life after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) combined with subtalar arthrodesis (primary subtalar arthrodesis) for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures, using the sinus tarsi surgical approach. We also compared these results with those of an earlier study which we undertook regarding ORIF and delayed subtalar arthrodesis for these fractures. An overall aim was to provide new insights and guidance regarding the indications for the use of primary subtalar arthrodesis in these patients. Methods This was a retrospective study of 62 patients with 64 displaced intra-articular fractures of the calcaneum, who underwent primary subtalar arthrodesis between August 2012 and January 2024. Surgical outcomes and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), including the American Orthopaedic Foot 108-B(3):355–360.
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