All patients were evaluated both clinically and radiologically. John E. Femino, MD, Tanawat Vaseenon, MD, [], and Edward H. Yian, MD. Arbortext Advanced Print Publisher 9.1.440/W Unicode Lisfranc Open Reduction and Internal fixation, Proximal Chevron Osteotomy with Plate Fixation, Removal of Plantar-Hindfoot-Midfoot Bony Mass, determines the severity of the arthritis and anatomy, patellar tendon bearing brace to unload the subtalar joint, documents failure of nonoperative management, describes accepted indications and contraindications for surgical intervention, place in short weight bearing fiberglass cast, diagnose and management of early complications, diagnosis and management of late complications, identify medical co-morbidities that might impact surgical treatment, diabetes, smoking and previous surgery all affect union rates, order weigh-bearing triplanar radiographs of the ankle, describe complications of surgery including, determine length and placement of the implant, describe the steps of the procedure verbally to the attending prior to the start of the case, describe potential complications and steps to avoid them, 6.5 mm and 4.0 mm large fragment cannulated lag screws, bring fluoroscopy from the contralateral side, align sole of the foot with the end of the bed, place a soft bump under the ipsilateral sacrum to internally rotate the foot. 0000000210 00000 n It affords placement of a lateral plate subcutaneously by using retrograde subperiosteal elevation of the lateral calcaneal skin flap. Sinus tarsi syndrome can be caused by a single traumatic event, repeated lateral ankle sprains, or repeated hyperpronation of the foot, leading to instability of the subtalar joint. Recent evidence favoring sinus tarsi rather than the extensile lateral approach has shifted opinion . You may switch to Article in classic view. <>/Font 8 0 R>>/Thumb 9 0 R/MediaBox[0 0 595.276 793.701]/B[10 0 R 11 0 R]/Annots[12 0 R 13 0 R 14 0 R 15 0 R 16 0 R 17 0 R 18 0 R 19 0 R 20 0 R 21 0 R 22 0 R 23 0 R 24 0 R 25 0 R 26 0 R 27 0 R]/Rotate 0>> <> In some circumstances, the branch might be more proximal in the field and if necessary, it can be sharply transected near the point at which it branched from the sural nerve. Procedure: Sinus Tarsi approach A straight incision is made on the lateral side of the foot from the tip of the fibula to the base of the fourth metatarsal which centers the incision over the sinus tarsi. reported a series of patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation of the calcaneus with a modification of the Palmer incision.14 This modified incision differed from the one that Palmer described by being placed more dorsally and oriented more longitudinally like a typical approach to the sinus tarsi. In a similar fashion we found the LCA to be at risk with this extended sinus tarsi approach if at the proximal edge of the floor of the SPR. At this point, excellent direct visualization of the articular surface of the posterior facet is possible. Palmer I. Good to excellent clinical results have been published in patients undergoing open reduction and internal fixation with the extensile lateral approach, however high wound complication rates are reported.13,23,24 They include superficial epithelial necrosis, full-thickness skin sloughing, deep purulent infections and osteomyelitis. doi:10.1186/s12891-015-0519-0 Zwipp H, Tscherne H, Wulker N. [Osteosynthesis of dislocated intraarticular calcaneus fractures]. Copyright 2022 Lineage Medical, Inc. All rights reserved. Peroneal longus and brevis both supplied by superficial peroneal nerve. Comparison of two surgical approaches for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: sinus tarsi versus extensile lateral approach Four patients underwent ORIF with concurrent primary subtalar arthrodesis. At the midline of the peroneal sheath, the average distance from the LCA to the SPR was 2.0 (range from 0 to 4) millimeters. Posterior facet of calcaneus is exposed after release of the CFL. Benirschke SK, Sangeorzan BJ. fatty tissue removed sinus tarsi without violating joint capsule. internal InstanceID 2. Generating an ePub file may take a long time, please be patient. A clinical series of 13 patients (including 7 chronic smokers and 1 with diabetes and vascular disease) with closed . The protection of the lateral calcaneal artery is important to the success of the approach, as with the extensile lateral incision, and we also present a cadaver study to highlight the anatomy of the LCA relative to this surgical approach. The sinus tarsi approach offers an alternative to the extensile lateral approach for open reduction and internal fixation of the calcaneus that may improve soft tissue-related complications and still provide . This study reviews the radiographic and clinical outcomes of the use of the sinus tarsi approach for operative fixation of these fractures with attention to the rate of infection and restoration of angular . Results using a prognostic computed tomography scan classification. Carr JB. A skin incision is made longitudinally beginning 3cm above the tip of the lateral malleolus along the posterior border of the distal fibula. The CFL can be transected initially when oriented more vertically. UUID based identifier for specific incarnation of a document One patient had diabetes and vascular disease, with lateral calcaneal fracture dislocation impacted into the lateral ankle gutter. allows direct visualization of the posterior facet, anterolateral fragment, and lateral wall . We describe an extensile sinus tarsi based approach, for open reduction of displaced calcaneal fractures that the senior author (J.F.) We were able to define two objective criteria for the syndrome: arthrography of the subt Lateral Approach to Calcaneus. The CFL can be repaired if desired. MODIFICATION OF THE SINUS TARSI APPROACH FOR OPEN REDUCTION AND PLATE FIXATION OF INTRA-ARTICULAR CALCANEUS FRACTURES: THE LIMITS OF PROXIMAL EXTENSION BASED UPON THE VASCULAR ANATOMY OF THE LATERAL CALCANEAL ARTERY, Correspondence to: John E. Femino, MD Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, JPP 01022, Iowa City, IA 52242-1088 phone: 319-384-5844 fax: 319-384-8634, (A) Deep dissection of lateral ankle and hindfoot. The authors have used an extended sinus tarsi approach to include placement of plate percutaneously beneath the lateral calcaneal skin flap through a sinus tarsi approach, and to treat adjacent fractures and soft tissue injuries. . begin 2-4 cm proximal to lateral malleoulus on the posterior border of the fibula. Anatomy. Exposure and reductions are performed under tourniquet control. You may notice problems with Shuler FD, Conti SF, Gruen GS, Abidi NA. Six patients underwent concurrent peroneal sheath and/or tendon reconstruction, six patients underwent concomitant lateral ankle ligament reconstruction, two patients underwent concurrent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a talar neck and head fracture respectively, and two patients underwent concurrent ORIF of fibular fractures. This provided good exposure of the posterior facet, and unlike Palmer who used structural bone graft to support the articular reduction, they used internal fixation, consisting of interfragmentary compression screws. This approach is subfibular and slightly anterior and keeps the peroneal tendons inferiorly. Inflammatory arthritides such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or ankylosing arthritis are also associated. Surgical treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a review of small incision approaches. The subcutaneous tissues overlying the peroneal tendons are left untouched which also preserves the sural nerve. The LCA was found to emerge from the posterior fibular border an average of 10.6 (range from 2 to 23) millimeters proximal to the superior border of the deep fibers of the SPR. True supine with bump under buttock. Minimally invasive (sinus tarsi) approach for calcaneal fractures J Orthop Surg Res. Diagnosis can be suspected clinically with burning plantar foot pain with a positive Tinel's sign over the tibial nerve. Incision. 0 5 Freeman et al. Magnetic resonance imaging is an indispensable tool in the evaluation of musculoskeletal . internal Indications for flatfoot surgery are strict: failure of prolonged nonsurgical attempts to relieve pain that interferes with normal activities and occurs under the medial midfoot and/or in the sinus tarsi. At the tip of the fibula, the incision is directed toward the base of the fourth metatarsal. The essential principles of reduction have endured. 2, 3. Background: Operative treatment of calcaneal fractures has a historically high rate of wound complications, so the most optimal operative approach has been a topic of investigation. - Discussion: - sinus tarsi is the depression found on the lateral side of the tarsus and is distal to and on the same level as the lateral malleolus; - on incision of the structures overlying the sinus tarsi - namely, lateral portion of the inferior extensor retinaculum, interosseous talocalcaneal. Preoperative computed tomography scans were obtained in all patients. In a retrospective study by Abidi and Conti et al., risk factors included single layered closure, high body mass index, extended time between injury and surgery, and smoking.23 Folk et al. Calcaneal fractures have long been recognized as a source of significant disability and remain one of the most difficult articular fractures to treat. The mechanism of injury was a fall from a height in eight patients, motor vehicle accidents in three patients and snowmobile accidents in two patients. Je-Hyoung Yeo Fluoroscopy can be utilized, but a small right angle hemostat can also be used to localize the holes for the percutaneous screws by visualizing the holes in the plate directly with retraction of the lateral soft tissues. Amendment of PDF/A standard The Sinus Tarsi approach is the surgical approach for the incision. pdfaid conformance The incision can be extended to allow access to the distal tibia and fibula, talus and the lateral column of the foot. Adobe PDF Schema An anatomic repair can be performed. Extensile lateral approach A clinical series of 13 patients (including 7 chronic smokers and 1 with diabetes and vascular disease) with closed displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (Sanders types II and III) were treated by open reduction and internal fixation via this approach. Intra-articular fractures of the calcaneum. endobj 0000000075 00000 n Background : Sinus tarsi approach (STA) is the most commonly used minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in the treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fracture (DIACF). startxref Elevate the EDB and Sinus Tarsi fat pad together as one flap . Harvesting and Placement of the Tibial Bone Graft (optional), 2023 Bobby Menges Memorial HSS Limb Reconstruction Course. . sinus tarsi to treat adjacent fractures or to aid re-duction in more complex fractures. The incision is deepened by mobilizing the sinus tarsi fat pad dorsally. Past anatomic studies supported the conclusion that division of the LCA can lead to ischemia of the lateral calcaneal skin flap. GH>UrLDcc"G_HJ2FRCt).st[N. Trapped Lateral Malleolus (LM) is dashed line. doi:10.1186/s12891-015-0519-0 Of those patients who did not undergo primary subtalar arthrodesis, postoperative radiographs with Broden's views revealed articular reduction within two millimeters. The superficial portion of the SPR was divided, but the deep portion was preserved. This can aid visualization of the articular surface, but we avoid this in most cases because of the importance of this ligament as a primary stabilizer of the subtalar joint. divide the fascia over the anterior compartment musculature in line with the skin incision, elevate the muscle and the periosteum over the anterolateral face of the tibia using a periosteal elevator to expose the anterolateral cortex, create a 1 by 1 cm square or elliptical window in the center of the anterolateral face, insert a curette into the window and remove the cancellous graft, seal the window with the previously removed bone plug, perform a layered closure of the fascia, subcutaneous tissue and the skin, make sure to place graft within 30 minutes of harvest, create 1 cm incision at the apex of the heel for insertion of the guidepin. By avoiding dissection through the deep portion of the SPR, the lateral calcaneal artery can be protected, thus preserving the blood supply to the lateral calcaneal skin flap. They stated that the posterior vertical portion of the typical extensile lateral incision placed the LCA at risk to injury, which could lead to possible wound complications. Operative and non-operative management have both been suggested for the acute treatment of calcaneal fractures, however it is generally accepted that in most cases operative treatment of displaced calcaneal fractures is warranted in order to avoid the negative consequences of malunion.2,6 Operative management can consist of reduction through an extensile open incision, limited incision or percutaneous techniques. Text <<8da73e08aad3fa4d8cbc2a1afc3314c6>]>> Ebraheim NA, Elgafy H, Sabry FF, et al. Letournel E. Open treatment of acute calcaneal fractures. After the second case in the series, which was complicated by a wound hematoma, a small closed suction drain was placed into the wound and brought out dis-tally. for introducing him to the modified Palmer approach, which formed the basis of this extended technique. Sinus tarsi approach with trans-articular fixation for displaced intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus. endstream The heel portion of the foot plate is left long to suspend the heel. ligament and reflection of the . Posterior facet of calcaneus is exposed after release of the CFL. The plate is not contoured and the lateral wall fragment typically reduces into the body of the calcaneus with lagging of the plate to the stable medial fragment. EMG/NCS can help confirm the diagnosis. Label Markers denote proximal border of superior peroneal retinaculum. pdfToolbox XMP Media Management Schema Figure 58-8 superior view inferior view ( . 0000000016 00000 n Comparison of two surgical approaches for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: sinus tarsi versus extensile lateral approach. Note wire passed subcutaneously indicating extent of subperiosteal elevation that can be performed for lateral plate fixation. The advantage of this approach is that it can be easily and safely extended to address other injuries. 2015 Yeo et al. The senior author (J.F.) Care is taken to avoid any dissection of the floor of the SPR. 1 0 obj<> endobj 2 0 obj<> endobj 3 0 obj<> endobj 4 0 obj<>stream We have not done this uniformly. 2015, :. *Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitations, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, **Barrington Orthopaedic Specialist, Hoffman Estates, IL. Concerns remain however regarding the best approach for reducing and maintaining reduction of these complex fractures, while minimizing the risk of surgical complications. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12891-015-0519-0 Both lateral and medial approaches have been described, but the lateral approach allows direct exposure of the articular surface, while the medial approach is limited to reduction of the body. Calcaneus,Intra-articular fracture,Sinus tarsi approach,Extensile lateral approach reduces wound complications associated with extensile lateral incision. Conformance level of PDF/A standard With the anterior calcaneus and sinus tarsi exposed, the peroneal tendons below the SPR are retracted with a freer elevator placed along the lateral wall of the calcaneus and sharp dissection is used to perform retrograde subperiosteal elevation of the soft tissues off of the lateral calcaneus and proceeding to the tuberosity. The first was the distance from the superior margin of the floor of the SPR, at the fibular attachment, to the point where the LCA emerged from the posterior margin of the fibula. uuid:8b07b946-4f2d-4d62-b004-46a4051d37d6 The skin is closed in two layers with 3-0 or 4-0 absorbable sutures and the skin with Nurolon. sinus tarsi approach . They remain non-weight bearing for 10-12 weeks. Diagnosis is made clinically with presence of spasticity/contracture of the gastrocsoleus complex in equinus, presence of a . uuid:290c41fa-7bb3-4810-88a4-2264eda0c929 xmp The lateral calcaneal artery is responsible for the majority of the blood supply to this area. They include the extensile lateral approach, medial approach,19 combined lateral and medial approach,20 sinus tarsi approach21 and limited posterolateral approach.22 Palmer in 1948 initially described his lateral sinus tarsi approach with structural bone grafting beneath the depressed articular fragment.3 Essex-Lopresti in 1952 used a small sinus tarsi incision to elevate depressed joint fragments with Steinman pin fixation.1 These authors highlighted the value of direct access to the articular fracture for reduction. The common identifier for all versions and renditions of a document. Sinus tarsi syndrome is caused by hemorrhage or/and inflammation of the synovial recesses of the sinus tarsi with or without tears of the associated ligaments. One patient had peripheral vascular disease and diabetes with a severely displaced lateral calcaneal fracture-dislocation into the lateral gutter of the ankle joint with significant fibular comminution. began using in 1999 based on the technique described by Gupta et al. After this episode, a medium hemovac drain was placed intra-operatively in all remaining patients with no subsequent wound healing complications. In this way, direct reduction and rigid plate fixation is achieved as with the typical extensile lateral approach. Early posterior subtalar fusion in the treatment of fractures of the os calcis. 2015-04-09T10:26:07+02:00 Screw fixation into the body of the calcaneus is gained by percutaneous screw placement posteriorly. Sanders R, Fortin P, DiPasquale T, Walling A. Operative treatment in 120 displaced intraar-ticular calcaneal fractures. These angles were in the ranges of normal population.17,18. begin incision over dorsal-lateral talonavicular joint. The functionality is limited to basic scrolling. Early surgical management to restore articular congruence and the structural function of the calcaneus is widely accepted as the best way to avoid the negative consequences of malunion. Three orientations of the LCA were noted as it passed distally: vertical, oblique and horizontal. http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/ Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is a compressive neuropathy of the tibial nerve at the level of the tarsal tunnel which can lead to pain and paresthesias of the plantar foot. Lateral ankle ligaments and subtalar joint with peroneal tendons reflected.(B). in cases of patients at higher risk for wound complications such as smokers or those with concomitant injuries that could be treated from a lateral approach. Post-operative lateral and hindfoot alignment views demonstrating restoration of the calcaneus. Acrobat Distiller 10.1.5 (Windows); modified using iText 5.3.5 2000-2012 1T3XT BVBA (AGPL-version) In this manner, both nerves can be left untouched within the subcutaneous fat. However, there are some . Sinus tarsi approach One patient sustained a lateral wound dehiscence due to a hematoma. 2 0 obj trailer Adjacent fractures were treated through the same incision. A marker is positioned at the posterior border of distal fibula indicating the surperior margin of the floor of the SPR. The LCA was seen to consistently emerge from the posterior lateral edge of the fibula proximally and course distally behind the deep portion of the peroneal tendon sheath superior to the SPR. Lateral ankle and hindfoot with incision markings for extensile sinus tarsi approach (A). use the Harris heel and lateral views to drive guidepin through the tuberosity, across the subtalar joint and into the talar neck. PDF/A ID Schema The potential for serious wound complications is a major concern, particularly breakdown of the lateral calcaneal skin flap with the extensile lateral approach. Recent evidence favoring sinus tarsi rather than the extensile lateral approach has shifted opinion . The surgeon must be vigilant to identify the rare rigid flatfoot. The interosseous talo-calcaneal ligament (ITCL) could be transected, which allows the medial articular fragment to be better visualized by tipping into varus. Eleven patients healed their soft tissues uneventfully by three weeks. OriginalDocumentID The second measurement was made at the midline of the floor of the SPR. Text Orthobullets Team Pediatrics - Cavovarus Foot in Pediatrics & Adults Flashcards (2) Cards . Treatment is a trial of closed reduction but may require open reduction given the several anatomic blocks to reduction. The extensile lateral approach provides excellent fracture visualization and allows reduction of the displaced fracture fragments, but high complication rate has been described with this approach, so many studies favor the sinus tarsi approach. Once the fixation is complete and final fluoroscopic or x-ray images obtained, the wound is thoroughly irrigated and the EDB and sinus tarsi fat pad reduced and sutured with absorbable sutures. This approach was chosen at the discretion of the senior author (J.F.) New York: In Churchill Livingstone; 2002. external The extended lateral approach to the hindfoot. Note wire passed subcutaneously indicating extent of subperiosteal elevation. This patient's postoperative course was complicated by wound dehiscence and infection, which was salvaged with a below-knee amputation. The popliteal artery was cannulated with intravenous tubing and the arterial system was manually injected with silicone-based dye solution after cleansing with saline solution. <. In addition, a limited sinus tarsi incision without elevation of the lateral calcaneal skin flap does not allow for plate fixation, a notable advantage of the extensile lateral approach, particularly in gaining reduction of the body of the calcaneus. The fracture is typically reduced from anterior to posterior. The SPR is opened if it requires repair or if inspection of the peroneal tendons warrants this. http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/mm/ make a 1 cm incision distal to the distal aspect of the tibial tubercle and 1 cm lateral to the anterior tibial crest. TECHNIQUE STEPS Preoperative Patient Care. Manual of internal fixation : techniques recommended by the AO-ASIF Group; p. 750. pp. Various other open approaches have been described in treating calcaneus fractures. (A) 1; Crucial angle of Gissane (B) 2; Calcaneal width 3; Tibio-Calcaneal angle. Standard approach to sinus tarsi S Tip of fibula S Extend towards base of 4th metatarsal S 5-8 cm S Visualize calcaneal-cuboid joint Tips/Techniques Elevate extensor . 2015 Yeo et al. %%EOF The peroneal tendons are retracted laterally between the superior peroneal retinaculum and IPR and the inferior peroneal retinaculum is released off of the bone to expose the lateral calcaneal wall down to the anterior process. Orthobullets Team % TECHNIQUE VIDEO 0 % TECHNIQUE STEPS 0. Stephenson JR. Surgical treatment of dis placed intraarticular fractures of the calcaneus. 1 0 obj We retrospectively reviewed thirteen patients who had undergone open reduction and lateral plate fixation without bone graft of closed displaced intraarticular calcaneus fractures using an extensile sinus tarsi approach. %PDF-1.5 % using the sinus tarsi and extensile lateral approach was studied in 100 cases (40 sinus tarsi and 60 extensile lateral) with displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures. There were 12 males and one female with an average age of 45.1 years (range from 26-71 years). The sinus tarsi syndrome was first described in the medical literature in 1958. 12 0 obj Markers denote proximal border of superior peroneal retinaculum. The extensor digitorum brevis (EDB) muscle is sharply elevated off of the anterior process with the lateral root of the IER, and reflected dorsally and distally. converted to PDF/A-1b The anterior flap was mobilized to the ankle to facilitate the photographic demonstration of the anatomy. extend posteriorly over the sinus tarsi (soft tissue depression just anterior to lateral malleolus) incise obliquely to point 2.5 cm below tip of lateral malleolus. Hall MC, Pennal GF. ; licensee BioMed Central. It is possible that joint instability may result and could add to the chance of post-traumatic arthritis. internal xmpMM extend incision down posterior fibula and bend around lateral maleolus over the peroneal tubercle. Copyright 2022 Lineage Medical, Inc. All rights reserved. Diagnosis is made clinically and confirmed with orthogonal radiographs of the foot. Three were smokers and had fractures types III-AB, III-AC. 1 Overall incidence is unknown, but it is generally considered uncommon and without consistent gender predilection. Folk JW, Starr AJ, Early JS. This provides for reduction of the body fragment medially, even when extensive comminution of the lateral wall is present.2,6 This exposure relies on developing a lateral calcaneal flap that is supplied by the LCA which is the terminal branch of the peroneal artery.12 One drawback of this approach is the potentially catastrophic wound complications that can result in the need for a soft tissue flap, or rarely below-the-knee amputation.13 Gupta et al. studied the vascularity of the lateral calcaneal flap and concluded that the lateral calcaneal artery was found to be responsible for the majority of the blood supply to the corner of the flap.12 They found that it emerged from the deep fascia of the leg 15 mm proximal to the tip of the lateral malleolus and 33 mm posterior to the posterior edge of the fibula and 11.5 mm anterior to the anterior edge of the Achilles tendon. Femino JE, Vaseenon T. The direct lateral approach to the distal tibia and fibula: a single incision technique for distal tibial and pilon fractures. found that smoking, diabetes, and open fractures all increase the risk of significant wound complications and are cumulative.13. Tilting the bed into Trendelenberg position and allowing the foot to invert over a cloth bump aids in visualizing the subtalar joint. Rational for the Sinus Tarsi Incision Initial Management Physical Exam S Always associated with soft tissue trauma S Measure compartment pressure if pain out of proportion . Anatomical basis and surgical implications. The screws for fixation to the tuberosity are placed percutaneously. pdf Calcaneus fractures: rationale for the medial approach technique of reduction. Team Orthobullets (D) Trauma Primary subtalar arthrodesis in the treatment of severe fractures of the calcaneum. http://www.aiim.org/pdfa/ns/id/ Mller ME, Allgwer M, Arbeitsgemeinschaft fr Osteosynthesefragen . Epidemiology. The incision lies in a plane between the superficial peroneal nerve and the sural nerve. Specimens were frozen overnight after allowing the dye to disseminate and consolidate. http://ns.adobe.com/pdf/1.3/ We are experimenting with display styles that make it easier to read articles in PMC. Usually post-traumatic, it is characterised by pain over the lateral opening of the sinus tarsi and a feeling of instability of the ankle. The vascular anatomy of the lateral calcaneal artery related to this approach was also studied with 16 cadaver legs. endobj Various approaches have been developed to try and balance the need for direct reduction of the articular surface while minimizing the potential for wound complications. Weber M, Lehmann O, Sagesser D, Krause F. Limited open reduction and internal fixation of displaced intra-articular fractures of the calcaneum. for higher risk patients or those with concomitant fractures that could be addressed simultaneously. . The sinus tarsi syndrome is predominately a clinical diagnosis deduced through the use of physical examination and history. uuid:8b07b946-4f2d-4d62-b004-46a4051d37d6 Sinus Tarsi is actually a tunnel that runs between the talus and the heel bone. Abidi NA, Dhawan S, Gruen GS, et al. X . With improvements in implants over time, rigid fixation with plates and screws has replaced bone grafting and percutaneous pinning as the usual method of maintaining reduction, with many authors favoring a lateral plate fixation. It healed uneventfully after surgical debridement, closure and subsequent local care. XMP Basic endobj A combined lateral and medial approach. This small incision is much safer than the extended L-incision. Part of PDF/A standard Approach. It can later be re-approximated with a single stitch if desired. In addition, a limited sinus tarsi incision without elevation of the lateral calcaneal skin flap does not allow for plate fixation, a notable advantage of the extensile lateral approach, particularly in gaining reduction of the body of the calcaneus. Results: Median Bhler and Gissane angle were improved to 26.5 degree (4.6 to 45), 115.5 degree (101.2 to 127.4) This approach provides excellent direct exposure of the calcaneal body as with the medial approach while also providing direct exposure of the articular surface. Recently, the limited incision sinus tarsi approach has gained traction and is now commonly used at our institution for the treatment of calcaneus fractures. 1 This is carried distally to the level of the calcaneal-cuboid joint. Superficial dissection. URI A . Subtalar Dislocations are hindfoot dislocations that result from high energy trauma. 3379 We have found that it is not clinically necessary to extend the deep dissection this far proximally as the exposure of the posterior subtalar articular surface is excellent with division of the CFL alone. The goal of treatment is to achieve anatomic reduction of the articular surface of the subtalar joint and reduction of the tuberosity. Sixteen lower extremity cadaver specimens were obtained through the University of Michigan Medical School Anatomic Donations program. The floor of the peroneal tendon sheath above the superficial peroneal retinaculum was transected longitudinally and the underlying posterior peroneal artery branch, or lateral calcaneal artery (LCA) was identified (Figure 3). sinus tarsi approach. Sinus Tarsi. B Trauma is the most common cause following one single or a series of ankle sprains. The sinus tarsi syndrome is now a well-defined entity of foot pathology. xxviii, p. Rogers LF. In conclusion, the extended sinus tarsi approach provides good exposure to the calcaneus for reduction and fixation and also provides exposure for concomitant treatment of injuries to the lateral ankle and talus. fibrous debris and fat removed from sinus tarsi small elevator or lamina spreader placed under posterior facet fragment to aid in reduction K-wires inserted for provisional fixation aimed towards the sustentaculum It may also occur if the person has a pes planus or an (over)-pronated foot, which can cause compression in the sinus tarsi. Gupta A, Ghalambor N, Nihal A, Trepman E. The modified Palmer lateral approach for calcaneal fractures: wound healing and postoperative computed tomographic evaluation of fracture reduction. <>stream The widely used lateral approach to the calcaneus, described by Letournel2 and popularized by Zwipp,4 Atkins,10 Benirschke,11 and Sanders,6 has been termed, the extensile lateral approach. The third measurement was taken where the LCA crossed the posterolateral margin of the SPR. He and others have found this approach to be useful and reasonably safe. Your subtalar joint, the joint under which is important and runs under the neck of the talus in your subtalar joint and it's a little cavity that has some fat, it has some nerve endings and it has some fluid that lubricates the joint. Calcaneus Text One patient had a calcaneal anterior process fracture with calcaneal-cuboid subluxation fused with a large staple. The extensile lateral approach provides excellent fracture visualization and allows reduction of the displaced fracture fragments, but high complication rate has been described with this approach, so many studies favor the sinus tarsi approach. 0. 2015, :. Three measurements were made to define the location and orientation of the LCA relative to the superior border of the deep portion of the SPR. The surgeries were all performed by the senior author (J.F.) Palmer originally described a laterally based approach through the sinus tarsi for direct visualization of the articular surface for reduction. After transection and removal of the peroneal tendons within the tendon sheath, the superior border of the deep fibers of the superior peroneal retinaculum was identified (Figure 2). A word or short phrase that identifies a document as a member of a user-defined collection. Intra-articular fracture By avoiding dissection through the deep portion of the SPR, the LCA can be protected, thus preserving the blood supply to the lateral calcaneal skin flap. The authors have used an extended sinus tarsi approach to include placement of plate percutaneously beneath the lateral calcaneal skin flap through a sinus tarsi approach, and to treat adjacent fractures and soft tissue injuries. Essex-Lopresti P. The mechanism, reduction technique, and results in fractures of the os calcis. The technique will be reviewed, and the advantages and disadvantages will be discussed. At times, however, it may be necessary to extend the limits of a small incision over the sinus tarsi to treat adjacent fractures or to aid reduction in more complex fractures. internal Fixation was obtained using the following plates with screws: An Ace/Depuy titanium calcaneal perimeter plate in six patients, a Synthes calcaneal or cervical H-plate in five patients, and a Synthes 2.7 mm reconstruction plate in one patient. The fracture is mobilized, comminution and interposed soft tissues are debrided and provisional reduction of the articular surface and body is held with K-wires. Some characteristics are pain at the lateral side of the ankle and a feeling of instability. The ePub format is best viewed in the iBooks reader. Next a lateral plate is placed beneath the internally elevated soft tissue flap, and directly fixed to the anterior calcaneus and the articular fragments. A name object indicating whether the document has been modified to include trapping information An initial lag screw is placed across the posterior facet fracture lagging the joint fragments. Freeman BJ, Duff S, Allen PE, et al. In these cases, the articular surface damage was deemed to be too severe to warrant ORIF alone. During the same time period, the senior author used the extensile lateral approach for isolated calcaneal fractures in other patients not deemed as high risk for wound complications. Borrelli J, Jr., Lashgari C. Vascularity of the lateral calcaneal flap: a cadaveric injection study. The average length of follow-up time was 19 (range from 2-41) months, excluding one patient who underwent subsequent below-knee amputation six weeks post-operatively. Components of the sinus tarsi syndrome include lateral hindfoot pain, tenderness to palpation over the sinus tarsi, a sensation of instability . The ePub format uses eBook readers, which have several "ease of reading" features A 4.5mm Shantz pin or a half ring with crossed tensioned olive wires can be used for traction and control of the tuberosity. Extensive intraarticular fractures of the foot. 1. already built in. %PDF-1.3 Ollier's Lateral Approach to the Hindfoot, incise fascia and divide inferior extensor retinaculum in line with incision, Shoulder Anterior (Deltopectoral) Approach, Shoulder Lateral (Deltoid Splitting) Approach, Shoulder Arthroscopy: Indications & Approach, Anterior (Brachialis Splitting) Approach to Humerus, Posterior Approach to the Acetabulum (Kocher-Langenbeck), Extensile (extended iliofemoral) Approach to Acetabulum, Hip Anterolateral Approach (Watson-Jones), Hip Direct Lateral Approach (Hardinge, Transgluteal), Hip Posterior Approach (Moore or Southern), Anteromedial Approach to Medial Malleolus and Ankle, Posteromedial Approach to Medial Malleolus, Gatellier Posterolateral Approach to Ankle, Tarsus and Ankle Kocher (Lateral) Approach, Medial approach to MTP joint of great toe, Dorsomedial Approach to MTP Joint of Great Toe, Posterior Approach to Thoracolumbar Spine, Retroperitoneal (Anterolateral) Approach to the Lumbar Spine, begin incision over dorsal-lateraltalonavicular joint, careful not to damage peroneus tertius and extensor digitotum longus, in the superior (distal) part of the incision expose peroneus tertius and EDL and retract medially, in inferior part of incision expose peroneal tendons and retract inferior, Reflect extensor digitorum brevis distally. It could be tempting, however, to carry the deep dissection farther proximally as it would provide even wider access to this area. For exposure of an isolated calcaneal fracture, the patient is positioned either in full lateral or semi-lateral position with a hip bump. Two patients developed wound complications. Foot Conditions are the most common deformity seen in Cerebral Palsy which are caused by lower extremity spasticity and can take several forms including equinus, hallux valgus, equinocavovarus, and equinoplanovalgus. This paper is a review of the sinus tarsi approach for operative fixation of calcaneal fractures. Text 2015-04-09T10:26:07+02:00 make a 8-10 cm curved incision. partial exsanguination. Insertion of a broad elevator can enhance the retraction by placing the soft tissues under tension thus facilitating sharp elevation off of the lateral wall of the calcaneus. 1 % converted H|U}Ty{w This is a safe, simple incision, but the surgeon must look for the sural nerve. the display of certain parts of an article in other eReaders. application/pdf internal The description of the relationship of the LCA to the SPR provides an identifiable landmark for this extended sinus tarsi approach. Surgical management of calcaneal fractures. 0000000000 65535 f By SungHun.Kim. URI 1 0 obj<> endobj 2 0 obj<> endobj 3 0 obj<> endobj 5 0 obj null endobj 6 0 obj<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>>>> endobj 7 0 obj<> endobj 8 0 obj<> endobj 9 0 obj<> endobj 10 0 obj<>stream In all specimens, the LCA traversed directly posterior to the lateral border of the deep portion of the SPR. Dr. Trepman is the senior author on the paper by Gupta et al. It extended distally curving around the lateral malleolus and anteriorly supplying the posterior and inferior portions of the fasciocutaneous flap of the extensile lateral approach. The wide exposure allows the surgeon to place a lateral plate which gives rigid control of the body reduction with lag screw fixation through the plate into the medial sustentacular fragment. However, because of the smaller surgical window, visualization is more . Patients managed with a sinus tarsi approach were less likely to suffer complications (OR = 2.98, 95% CI = 1.62-5.49, p = 0.0005) and had a shorter duration of surgery (OR = 44.29, 95% CI = 2.94-85.64, p = 0.04). CONCLUSION: In displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures, a minimally invasive sinus tarsi approach is associated with a lower . 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