Calcaneal tuberosity fractures through prior Schantz pin sites in patients with diabetic neuropathy

Brief Summary What is Known? •Schantz pin placement in the calcaneal tuberosity is a common procedure especially in spanning external fixator of the ankle.•Common complications of Schantz pins placement are pin site infections and nerve injuries.•Fractures through Schantz pin sites is a known compli...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Foot (Edinburgh, Scotland) Scotland), 2019-06, Vol.39, p.96-99
Hauptverfasser:	Ramsey, Duncan C., Laursen, Rachel K., Meeker, James, Yoo, Brad
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bone Nails - adverse effects Calcaneus - injuries Calcaneus fractures Complications Diabetes Diabetic Neuropathies - complications Diabetic Neuropathies - surgery External fixation Fracture Fixation, Internal - adverse effects Fracture Fixation, Internal - instrumentation Fractures, Bone - etiology Fractures, Bone - surgery Humans Male Middle Aged
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