PRIMARY FUSION OF THE POSTERIOR SUBTALAR JOINT IN THE TREATMENT OF FRACTURES OF THE CALCANEUM

Abstract

1 . A small series of fractures of the calcaneum with distortion of the subtalar joint has been reviewed.

2. All were treated by subtalar fusion, in most as part of the primary treatment.

3. In all patients the subtalar joint fused by bone without post-operative plaster immobilisation.

4. Plaster immobilisation is not only unnecessary, it is undesirable.

5. Heavy work, including work on ladders and scaffolding, can be undertaken after subtalar fusion.