Current Concepts about Calcaneal Fracture Management: A Review of Metanalysis and Systematic Reviews
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Abstract
Background: The fracture of the calcaneus is the most common traumatic lesion of the hindfoot and can cause severe disability with social and economic sequelae. Since 1980, an increasing number of studies and new technologies have led to an improvement in the management of calcaneal fractures, but treatment is still controversial. The purpose of this review was to investigate the secondary scientific literature to detect the optimal management of calcaneal fracture. Methods: A MEDLINE search via PubMed was conducted. A total of 4856 articles were identified, and only meta-analyses and systematic reviews were included. Results: 59 articles with more than 10,000 calcaneus fractures were examined, and the results were divided into various topics. Most articles agree on the superiority of surgical treatments compared to conservative ones. Moreover, minimally invasive access to the sinus tarsi showed better results and fewer complications than traditional extended lateral access. Also, reduction and osteosynthesis with percutaneous and/or minimally invasive techniques seem to provide better outcomes when compared to open treatments. Conclusions: The management of calcaneal fractures requires an individualized treatment plan based on the functional demands of the patient, the type of fracture, and associated injuries. New technologies and further studies can lead to an improvement in the management of calcaneal fractures.
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OpenAlex topics: Foot and Ankle Surgery · Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management · Tendon Structure and Treatment
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Affiliations
Orthopaedics and Traumatology Unit, “Maggiore della Carità” Hospital, Department of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale (UPO), Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy
Specialization School in Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University of Verona, 37121 Verona, Italy
Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, 40123 Bologna, Italy
1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, 20148 Milan, Italy
Dipartimento di Scienze del Farmaco (DSF), Università Piemonte Orientale “A. Avogadro”, Largo Donegani 2, 28100 Novara, Italy
Orthopedic and Traumatology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, 06156 Perugia, Italy
Department of Health Sciences, Center for Translational Research on Autoimmune and Allergic Diseases-CAAD, Università del Piemonte Orientale UPO, 28100 Novara, Italy
Funding
Italian Ministry of Health
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