The use of the axial CT scan in intra-articular fractures of the calcaneum

The use of the axial CT scan in intra-articular fractures of the calcaneum

The axial CT scan has become part of our routine management of os calcis fractures. This investigation helps distinguish between tongue and joint depression type fractures, gives important information regarding the fracture pattern in the anterior calcaneum and the degree of comminution of the suste...

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Published in:Injury Vol. 25; no. 6; p. 359
Main Authors: Kerr, P S, James, A, Cole, A S, Atkins, R M
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Netherlands 01-08-1994
Subjects:
Calcaneus - injuries
Calcaneus - surgery
Fracture Fixation
Fractures, Closed - diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Closed - surgery
Humans
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:The axial CT scan has become part of our routine management of os calcis fractures. This investigation helps distinguish between tongue and joint depression type fractures, gives important information regarding the fracture pattern in the anterior calcaneum and the degree of comminution of the sustentaculum tali and the subtalar joints. The scan is also useful in determining direction of movement of the body fragment.
ISSN:0020-1383
DOI:10.1016/0020-1383(94)90126-0