Calcaneal Fractures — Sanders & Essex-Lopresti
Sanders classification: based on CT coronal posterior facet fractures. Essex-Lopresti: tongue vs joint depression patterns. Operative indications: displacement >2 mm, malalignment, large fragment involvement. ORIF via extensile lateral or sinus tarsi approach; primary subtalar fusion in severe comminution. Complications: wound breakdown, infection, subtalar arthritis.
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mcqIn the Essex-Lopresti classification of calcaneal fractures, which type is characterized by a separate depress...
mcqWhat is the operative indication for surgical intervention in calcaneal fractures based on displacement?
mcqWhich surgical approach is commonly used for open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of calcaneal fracture...
mcqWhat is the primary goal of surgical intervention in joint depression type calcaneal fractures?
mcqWhat is a common complication associated with calcaneal fractures following surgery?
mcqWhich angle is assessed on plain X-rays to evaluate the severity of calcaneal fractures?
mcqWhich of the following is NOT a common associated injury with calcaneal fractures?
mcqIn which type of Essex-Lopresti fracture is the posterior tuberosity typically elevated and the posterior face...
mcqWhat clinical feature is indicative of a 'tongue type' Essex-Lopresti fracture?