Publications by authors named "Gopikrishnan S Nair"
Trauma Case Rep
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Displaced avulsion fractures of the calcaneal tuberosity often result from osteoporosis or severe injuries, posing risks like wound breakdown and hardware failure, especially in older patients with health issues.
- The authors introduce a new technique using the TightRope Attachable Button System (ABS) for treating complex Beavis type II 'beak' calcaneal fractures, adapting methods from ACL surgeries.
- A successful case is presented involving a 67-year-old woman with multiple health conditions who underwent this innovative procedure, demonstrating no complications after four years.
