The majority of calcaneal fractures are intra-articular fractures resulting from high-energy
trauma. Many of these occur in young men in their prime working years and result in
significant loss of economic productivity. Surgical treatment generally is indicated for
displaced, intra-articular fractures. Open reduction and internal fixation through an extensile
lateral incision is the mainstay of surgical approaches and has provided consistent results.
Minimally invasive techniques are now emerging and new technology, such as locking …