J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1974 Dec;9(4):393-399. 10.4055/jkoa.1974.9.4.393.

A Clinical Study of Fractures of the Os Calcis

• Lee YW
• Shim WS
• Kim YJ

• KMID: 2471462
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1974.9.4.393

Abstract

Recently the calcaneal fractures present us still considerable divergence of opinion as to the best treatment. A clinical analysis and the results of treatment were made on 33 cases of the calcaneal fractures treated at the department of orthopedic surgery, Seoul Red Cross Hospital from 1970 to April 1974. 1. Among 33 feet of 25 patients, male and female ratio was 18:7 2. 16 patients out of 25 were in age group between 30 and 49 (64%) 3. 8 patients were bilateral and 8 cases in open fractures, 4. The causes of the injuries were falling accidents (15 patients, 60%), fall from standing or falling downstairs (3 patients, 12%), automobile accidents (5 patients, 20%) and etc, 5. Compression fracture of the spine was the most common associated injury. 6. According to Watson-Jones, fracture of the Os Calcis was classified into type 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 11 cases belonged to type 5 and 10 cases belonged to type 1. 7. In treatment we have used widely differing methods including compression bandage and early weight bearing (12 cases, 36%), cast immobilization (9 cases, 27%), below the knee cast incorporating the pin (7 cases, 21%) and etc, according to the type of fractures. 8. The results of treatment followed up were studied by the Unit System of Cartner and Hailaos. By it, the fractures which belonged to type 1, 2 an 3 brought in good results and the result in type 5 was better than in type 4.

MeSH Terms

Accidental Falls
Automobiles
Clinical Study*
Compression Bandages
Female
Foot
Fractures, Compression
Fractures, Open
Humans
Immobilization
Knee
Male
Orthopedics
Red Cross
Seoul
Spine
Weight-Bearing

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