Open AccessAvulsion Fractures of the Calcaneal Tuberosity: A Single-Center Review of Outcomes and Complications
Author(s) -
Michael E. Doany,
Andrea García,
David E. Komatsu,
Nicholas Divaris,
Stephen Kottmeier,
Megan Paulus
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.358
H-Index - 2
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-21-00172
Subject(s) - avulsion , medicine , center (category theory) , calcaneus , orthodontics , avulsion fracture , single center , surgery , chemistry , crystallography
The goal of this investigation was to determine the incidence of complications and revision surgery after calcaneal tuberosity avulsion fractures, to describe experience with different fixation constructs, and to compare revision surgery rates between tuberosity and tongue-type fractures of the calcaneus.