Primary fusion in worker's compensation intraarticular calcaneus fracture. Prospective study of 169 consecutive cases.

Purpose: To study the results of reconstruction and primary fusion in worker's compensation intraarticular calcaneus fractures.

Patients And Methods: We carried out a prospective study of 169 acute intraarticular calcaneus fractures treated by reconstruction and primary fusion with the minimally invasive Vira® system, in severe calcaneus fractures. The evaluation was performed by clinical, radiological and biomechanical analysis.

Vira® system--a minimally invasive technique for severe fractures of the calcaneus treatment with primary subtalar fusion: a preliminary report.

Objective: We presented the surgical technique and applicability of the Vira(®) system for severe calcaneus fractures treatment.

Material And Methodology: The Vira(®) system is a minimal invasive method for the reconstruction of severe calcaneal fractures with primary subtalar fusion. It comprises a fixation implant and a specific jig for the reduction of the fracture and placement of the holed nail and two screws for fixation to the talus.

Treatment of severe fractures of the calcaneus by reconstruction arthrodesis using the Vira System: Prospective study of the first 37 cases with over 1 year follow-up.

Purpose: To study the surgical applicability and clinical results of the Vira System in treatment for severe fractures of the calcaneus.

Methods: A total of 37 acute intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus treated by reconstruction and primary fusion with the minimally invasive Vira System. Of them, 33 patients were analysed over a 2-year period.