Minimally invasive surgical treatment of calcaneal fractures

In this study, the results of surgical treatment of 86 patients suffering from calcaneal fractures at the BNICTO were analyzed. The main aspect of the study was to study the effectiveness of a new minimally invasive method of fracture fixation proposed by the authors of the article. This method has proven to be particularly effective in reducing infectious complications in the postoperative period, which is important, especially in patients with a traumatic soft tissue defect in the area of the fracture site, as well as in those who suffer from diabetes mellitus, diseases of the cardiovascular system and internal organs. This method also contributes to the earlier start of patient rehabilitation, which significantly reduces the financial burden on patients and reduces the duration of antibiotic therapy. A special feature of the developed device is its ability to provide accurate and low-traumatic comparison of heel bone fragments and perform minimally invasive osteosynthesis. The simplicity and practicality of its use make this method especially attractive for orthopedic traumatologists who seek to improve the results of treatment of this pathology. Thus, the results of the study confirm the promise and significance of introducing this new method into clinical practice to improve the quality of surgical treatment of calcaneal fractures and reduce complications after operation