This is a case series report on the outcomes of patients that have received ORIF of their calcaneal fractures at Craigavon Hospital, Northern Ireland, for the first 2 years since it opened. It is a one surgeon series. Patients were identified from the theatre logbook. The patient recalled to clinic for interview and examination. Outcome was assessed using The Ankle-Hindfoot Scale devised by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. This was recorded with data for the patient's notes and CT scans. These data included age, date of surgery, mechanism of injury, associated injuries and previous function. The calcaneal fractures were classified according to the Sanders Classification. Sixteen patients identified from the theatre register. Of these patients, 10 patients were contactable and attended for evaluation. The data from these 10 patients was then analysed. There 9 male patients and one female. Time from operation from 9.5 months to 33 months. All patients had fractures classified as Sanders Type IV. All implants were Methods
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