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Bandyopadhyay A, Kumar S, Mandal P. Calcaneal Fractures Management, Change of Clinical Practice in Recent Years from ELA to STA: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Indian J Orthop 2023; 57:800-817. [PMID: 37214359 PMCID: PMC10192482 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-023-00871-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Background Calcaneal fractures are serious injuries that mainly affect young, active people. As a result, these fractures may cause long-term impairment and have a major socioeconomic impact. The current updated systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to evaluate the functional outcomes, re-operative risk, and complications associated with the treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal. Methodology The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed to conduct this meta-analysis. The literature search was carried out using PubMed, Cochrane, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and the EMBASE databases with the appropriate keywords. Results A total of 13 studies were included in this review. The follow-up months were diverse, ranging between 12 and 65 months in sinus tarsi approach (STA) and 12 to 76 months in extended lateral approach (ELA) methods. Time to surgery was shorter for the STA when compared to ELA (MD: 3.48; 95% CI 2.43 to 4.53; p < 0.00001). No significant difference was observed in functional outcomes between STA and ELA (MD: 0.34; 95% CI: -0.37 to 1.04; p = 0.35 > 0.05; I2 = 88%). In comparison to the ELA, the STA has significantly less wound healing complications (RR: 0.20; 95% CI 0.11 to 0.36; p 0.00001; I2 = 0%). Conclusion In conclusion, the STA technique in treating calcaneal fractures was significantly safer and more effective when compared to the ELA methods. The STA method of treatment was found to have a lower risk of complications and an infection rate, as well as a shorter operating and recovery time.
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- Abhijit Bandyopadhyay
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital, Shree Jain Hospital & Reserch Centre, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, R.G.Kar Medical College, WBUHS U, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Uluberia Medical College, Howrah, India
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Hua X, Zhang J, Liu H, Guan Y, Chen K, Qian Z. Comparison of two surgical strategies for fractures of the anterior process of the calcaneus with or without bridging plate fixation. J Int Med Res 2023; 51:3000605231154414. [PMID: 36851845 PMCID: PMC9983114 DOI: 10.1177/03000605231154414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the therapeutic effects of applying internal fixation with a T-shaped locking plate that was used on the distal radius in fractures of the anterior process of the calcaneus (APC) with calcaneocuboid (CC) joint injury. METHODS This retrospective study enrolled adult patients diagnosed with APC with CC joint injury that had received internal fixation with a T-shaped locking plate of the distal radius. Group NA underwent open reduction with 'not-across' CC joint plate fixation; and group A underwent open reduction with 'across' CC joint locking plate fixation. The outcomes were assessed using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, a visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score and radiological evaluations. RESULTS A total of 72 patients were enrolled in the study; 36 in each group. At 1 month after surgery, the outcomes of group NA were superior to group A in terms of AOFAS and VAS scores. Compared with group A, group NA showed significantly lower intraoperative blood loss, operation time and length of hospital stay. There were no significant differences in the postoperative improvement of Bolher's and Gissane's angles between the two groups. CONCLUSION Early functional recovery was faster in group NA than group A.
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- Xi Hua
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital
of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital
of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital
of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Changshu No. 2 People’s Hospital,
Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital
of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital
of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China,Zhonglai Qian, Department of Orthopaedic
Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 899 PingHai Road,
Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Cai YT, Song YK, He MC, He XM, Wei QS, He W. Global research trends and hotspots in calcaneal fracture: A bibliometric analysis (2000-2021). Front Surg 2023; 9:940432. [PMID: 36684285 PMCID: PMC9852496 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.940432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background Calcaneal fracture is common and carries high morbidity and disability. Its treatment is therefore of vital concern. Many topics concerning calcaneal fracture remain controversial, and the subject has not yet been well-researched. We aim to analyze and illustrate the trends in development, overall knowledge structure, "hotspots," and research frontiers on the topic of calcaneal fracture. Methods Literature relating to calcaneal fracture published between 2000 and 2021 was retrieved from Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) database of the Web of Science. Three bibliometric tools (Bibliometrix, CiteSpace, and VOSviewer software) were used for analysis and the generation of knowledge maps. Annual trends in publication counts and the relative contributions of different countries, regions, institutions, authors, and journals, as well as keyword clusters, "hot topics," and research frontiers, were analyzed. Results A total of 1,687 publications were included in the analysis. The number of calcaneal fracture articles published worldwide each year was highest in 2019, with a total of 128 articles. The United States has made the greatest contribution to the field, with the largest number of publications and the highest H-index. Foot & Ankle International was the most productive journal, publishing a total of 167 articles on calcaneal fracture during the study period. Hebei Medical University of China and the University of California, San Francisco were the most prolific institutions. Professors T. Schepers, S. Rammelt, H. Zwipp, and Y. Z. Zhang have made remarkable contributions to the field. However, the degree of collaboration between researchers and among institutions was relatively low, and took place mainly in Europe and the Americas. All relevant keywords could be categorized into three clusters: studies of internal fixation, studies of fractures, and studies of osteoporosis. A trend of balanced and diversified development could be seen within these clusters. Keywords with ongoing "citation bursts," such as sinus tarsi approach, wound complications, minimally invasive technique, extensile lateral approach, surgical treatment, and plate, may continue to be research "hotspots" in the near future. Conclusion Based on current global trends, the number of publications on calcaneal fracture will continue to increase. Topics such as minimally invasive techniques and complications have become important hotspots of research. We recommend enhancing international communication and collaboration for future research in this field.
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- Yang-Ting Cai
- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Research Institute for Orthopedics and Traumatology of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Research Institute for Orthopedics and Traumatology of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Research Institute for Orthopedics and Traumatology of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Research Institute for Orthopedics and Traumatology of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Research Institute for Orthopedics and Traumatology of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Correspondence: Qiu-Shi Wei Wei He
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Research Institute for Orthopedics and Traumatology of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Correspondence: Qiu-Shi Wei Wei He
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A prospective comparative study between percutaneous cannulated screws and Kirschner wires in treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2022; 46:2667-2683. [PMID: 35960344 PMCID: PMC9556432 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-022-05521-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Purpose
Several minimally invasive procedures were used to treat displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACFs). No agreement among different authors about either the ideal fixation method or which technique is minimally invasive. The aim of this study was to compare functional and radiographic outcomes of two minimally invasive techniques in treatment of Sanders type II and III DIACFs by using K-wires or cannulated screws without bone grafts.
Methods
A prospective randomized controlled study was conducted on 28 patients (34 feet) with Sanders type II or III DIACFs, treated by closed reduction and fixation using cannulated screws or K-wires, at the Orthopedics Department of Sohag University Hospital, between April 2020 and February 2022. Functional assessment was done by American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and VAS for pain. Radiographic assessment was done by measurement of three calcaneal angles (Gissane, Böhler’s, and posterior facet inclination angles) and three calcaneal distances (height, length, and width of the calcaneus).
Results
Mean ages of patients at the time of operation were 34.8 years for the cannulated screw group and 36.6 years for the K-wire group. A vast majority of patients were males (78.6%). Involvement of the right side in the cannulated screw group was 57.1% and that in the K-wire group was 47.9%. Mean operative time was significantly shorter among the K-wire group (42 min) compared to the cannulated screw group (57 min). Mean AOFAS score was higher among the cannulated screw group (85.9 points) compared to the K-wire group (75.8 points). Final VAS was significantly better among the cannulated screw group compared to the K-wire group. Mean time of radiographic union in the cannulated screw group was 8.9 weeks and that in the K-wire group was 10.1 weeks.
Conclusion
Both techniques avoided wound complications associated with ORIF with the advantage of a shorter hospital stay. Patients in the cannulated screw group had better functional and radiographic outcomes and a lower rate of subtalar arthritis than patients in the K-wire group. K-wires had advantages of reduced operative time, and easy removal as an outpatient procedure.
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De Boer AS, Van Lieshout EMM, Van Moolenbroek G, Verhofstad MHJ, Den Hartog D. Computer-Controlled Cooling in Operatively Treated Ankle or Hindfoot Fractures: A Retrospective Case-Control Study. J Foot Ankle Surg 2021; 60:1131-1136. [PMID: 34039509 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2018] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Ankle and hindfoot fractures are often associated with a considerable amount of pain and need for systemic analgesics. Cooling devices have been developed to reduce swelling, pain, analgesics need, and complications. The primary aim was to examine the effect of cooling versus no cooling on pain levels in adult patients treated operatively for an ankle or hindfoot fracture. Secondary aims were to assess the effect of cooling on (1) analgesics use, (2) patient satisfaction, (3) hospital length of stay (HLOS), (4) the rate of complications, and (5) the rate of secondary interventions. In this single center, retrospective case-control study patients who used a computer-controlled cooling device before and after surgery of an ankle or hindfoot fracture between January 1, 2015 and January 1, 2017 were included. Matched patients without using cooling served as control. Patient, injury and treatment characteristics, pain scores and analgesics use during hospital admission were extracted from patient's medical files. Pain scores in the cooling group (18 patients) did not statistically differ from the non-cooling group (17 patients). After surgery, less patients in the cooling group used paracetamol (p = .041), and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (p = .006). Patient satisfaction of both groups was eight out of ten points. The total HLOS was 14 days (P25-P75 9.0-17.3) in the cooling group and 9 days (P25-P75 5.0-16.5) in the non-cooling group. This was mostly contributable to the difference in preoperative HLOS (8 days; P25-P75 4.8-13.0 versus 4 days; P25-P75 2.0-7.0) and time to surgery (13.5 days; P25-P75 9.3-16.3) versus 8 days; P25-P75 2.5-12.0). Complications and revision surgery did not differ. Patients with ankle or hindfoot fractures seem to benefit from computer-controlled cooling, since equal pain sensation is feasible with less analgesics postoperatively, whereas rates of complications and revision surgeries were comparable in both groups. Patients were highly satisfied with cooling.
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- A Siebe De Boer
- Trauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Trauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Zheng G, Xia F, Yang S, Cui J. Application of medial column classification in treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures. World J Clin Cases 2020; 8:4400-4409. [PMID: 33083399 PMCID: PMC7559649 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i19.4400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There are many types of treatments for calcaneal fractures, including conservative treatment, conventional surgical treatment, and minimally invasive surgery. The choice of specific treatment options is still controversial. Open reduction and internal fixation are currently the most commonly used surgical procedures in the clinic. A good fracture reduction effect can be achieved by using the lateral extension incision of the calcaneus; however, many studies have reported a high incidence of postoperative incision complications. Although there are many methods for the classification of intra-articular calcaneal fractures, it is generally believed that the computed tomography (CT) classification proposed by Sanders has high application value in the selection of treatment methods and evaluation of prognosis of calcaneal fractures. However, this method has no clear guiding significance for the choice of surgical incision and surgical plan.
AIM To explore the application and clinical efficacy of medial column classification in the treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures.
METHODS From July 2017 to July 2018, 91 patients, including 60 males and 31 females aged 27 to 60 years, were enrolled. All participants had closed intra-articular calcaneal fracture, and their surgical options were selected under the guidance of medial column classification. The patients’ fractures were classified according to the Sanders classification: Type II, 35 cases; Type III, 33 cases; and Type IV, 23 cases. Among them, 53 patients had medial column displacement (shortened varus) and underwent open reduction and internal fixation with L-lateral incision of the calcaneus; 38 patients had no displacement of the medial column and underwent open reduction and internal fixation with tarsal sinus incision. The calcaneus Böhler angle, Gissane angle, length, width, height, and step thickness of the articular surface were evaluated by X-ray and three-dimensional CT before and after surgery and at the last follow-up. Foot function recovery was assessed by the Maryland foot scoring criteria.
RESULTS All patients were followed for 5 to 14 mo, with an average of 10.5 ± 2.9 mo. The fractures of all patients healed, and the healing time was 10 to 19 wk, with an average of 10.8 ± 1.5 wk. One patient developed wound infection 1 wk after surgery and was actively debrided and implanted with antibiotic calcium sulfate to control the infection. The patient's fracture healed 5 mo after surgery. One patient developed a sural nerve injury, and the symptoms disappeared 3 mo after surgery. The patients were assessed according to the Maryland foot scoring system: Excellent in 77 cases, good in 10, and fair in 4. The excellent and good rate was 95.6%.
CONCLUSION Medial column classification can effectively guide the surgical selection for intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus.
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- Gang Zheng
- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110024, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110024, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110024, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110024, Liaoning Province, China
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