Sketch of anterior and lateral surfaces of the calcaneus. Fracture lines are shown in red ... at the onset to provide access to the anterior process. After the anterior process is reduced ...

Recent studies have compared different surgical techniques for managing calcaneal fractures. One study evaluated minimally invasive osteosynthesis against the traditional extended lateral approach.

85% of all ankle injuries concern the lateral ankle complex. However differential diagnosis suggests the examination of fractures such as at the malleolus, fifth metatarsal, navicular, anterior ...