Clinical and Radiological outcomes of Calcaneum fractures treated conservatively

Dr. Nishant V Bhavsar; Dr. Mansi J Patel; Dr. Dhaval R Modi; Dr. Rajesh V Chawda; Dr. Tarkik K Amin

Volume : VIII, Issue : XII, December - 2019

Clinical and Radiological outcomes of Calcaneum fractures treated conservatively

Dr. Nishant V Bhavsar, Dr. Mansi J Patel, Dr. Dhaval R Modi, Dr. Rajesh V Chawda, Dr. Tarkik K Amin

Abstract :

Background: The calcaneum bone is the largest bone of the foot and is the major weight–be� osseous structure of the foot. It is one of the components of the tri–tarsal articulation and has important functional tasks with regard to normal ambulation. Calcaneum fractures can be treated conservatively or with operative intervention by K–wire fixation, C–C screws and platting. We have conducted the retrospective study of patients with calcaneum fracture treated conservatively. Material and method: During 2017 to 2019 ,we have conducted retrospective study of 20 patients (16 male 4 female) with calcaneum fracture treated conservatively.patient�s evaluation was done by using ankle–hindfoot scale clinically and using Bohler and Gissane angle raiologically. Results: with minimum follow–up of 6 months 65% showed radiological union by 3 months and resumption of work by 4 months. According to ankle–foot score 85% patient had excellent results and 15% had good results Conclusion: Calcaneum fractures treated conservatively in 20 patients had good clinical outcome with low incident of difficulty of walking and persistent pain