Sinus Tarsi Versus Extensile Lateral Approach for Calcaneus Fractures

Sinus Tarsi Versus Extensile Lateral Approach for Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Intra-articular Calcaneus Fractures

This study is a prospective, randomized controlled trial comparing the sinus tarsi approach to the extensile lateral approach for surgical fixation of calcaneus fractures.

It is hypothesized that open reduction and internal fixation of intra-articular calcaneus fractures using a sinus tarsi approach will provide equivalent fracture reduction and stable fixation with significantly decreased wound complication rates in comparison to an extensile lateral approach.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Skeletally mature patients ≥ 18 years of age
• Closed intra-articular calcaneus fractures
• Undergoing surgical fixation (CPT code 28415)
• Ability to understand and agree to informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients < 18 years of age
• Open fractures
• Dislocations that require open reduction
• Previous calcaneus abnormality or injury
• Unable to understand or agree to informed consent