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Orthopedic Trauma Directions 2004; 2(6): 9-16
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-837051
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-837051
Displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures
Prognostic factors for poor outcomeFurther Information
Publication History
Publication Date:
24 November 2004 (online)
Summary
The controversial nature of treatment for displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures has led to numerous publications. Amidst the debate, a few studies have reported the association between patient and injury characteristics and outcome. Factors reported to be associated with a poor outcome included worker s compensation status, Böhler s angle < 0° at fracture presentation, male sex, heavy-labor employment, bilateral calcaneal fracture, and Sander s classification type IV fracture.
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