The purpose of this paper is to assess the radiological features of the unilateral angular deformity of the distal end of the femur secondary to a focal fibrous tether. Only five cases of this entity have been reported in the literature. We report another two patients. Magnetic resonance study was performed on one of them, which has not been used in previous cases. Both cases are described with illustrations of the typical radiographic appearances supplemented by CT and MR imaging.
Introduction/Purpose: Displaced intra-articular calcaneal fracture have been usually treated with open reduction and internal fixation using extensile lateral approach, however this management has been associated with high rates of soft tissues complications. Minimally invasive approaches might be an alternative to reduce these complications and improve the outcomes. Our aims were to describe the radiological and clinical outcomes of patients with intra-articular calcaneal fractures treated with a minimally invasive surgical technique. To determine if the Böhler's angle is restored and maintained through the time. To determine the posterior facet joint reduction using CT scan. To report the frequency the soft tissue complications, days of hospitalization after the surgery, and the need of secondary procedures or additional admissions using this technique.
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