Calcaneal fractures treatment with locking nail: is it an option?

Abstract

Surgical treatment of calcaneal fractures continues to be a challenge for surgeons owing to the high risk of complications. The aims of this study were to analyze the results of percutaneous locking nail fixation, including radiologic and functional outcomes, complications, time to surgery and to hospital discharge. This is a retrospective study, that assessed calcaneal fractures treated with a percutaneous locking nail (Calcanail, FH Orthopedics). The fractures were classified according to Sanders. Pain, function and range of motion were evaluated at final follow up, according to the visual analogue scale (VAS), the foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle-Hind foot Score (AOFAS-AHS), respectively.