Thalamic fractures of the calcaneus. Indications and osteosynthesis technics
Bonacina, P.; Gaetani, G.; Pessina, R.; Villa, I.
Chirurgia Italiana 37(2): 189-193
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-4773 PMID: 4017144 Document Number: 260403
The authors describe their therapeutical attitude as regards the thalamic fractures of heel, and distinguish two basic methods of surgical approach: reducing of thalamus and synthesis with only screws in the simple fractures; reducing of thalamus and restoration of the heel morphology by mtans of plate and screws in the complex fractures. They particularly report the satisfactory results got through the use of Lanzetta's plates, which, allowing a good reducting and a steady synthesis in the complex fractures also, permit an early mobilization.