Abstract
The surgical treatment of intra-articular fractures using open reduction from the extended lateral approach and internal fixation with a calcaneal LCP has achieved good results. CT scans are necessary for the diagnosis, fracture classification and indication for a surgical procedure.
The timing of surgery plays a decisive role. Open fractures and fractures associated with severe soft tissue injury are treated urgently, other fractures at an appropriate time.
Our results showed a significantly higher rate of complications in the patients with bilateral calcaneal fractures, as compared with the patients with unilateral fractures, as well as less satisfactory outcomes. High-energy trauma resulting in bilateral fractures predisposes to comminuted fractures with dislocation, which leads to more serious damage to subtalar joint function.