Orthopedic & Muscular System: Current Research
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Percutaneous reduction of displaced fractures calcaneous using a medial subperiosteal tunnel

2^nd International Conference and Exhibition on Orthopedics & Rheumatology

August 19-21, 2013 Embassy Suites Las Vegas, NV, USA

Sherif Mohamed Abdelgaid

Accepted Abstracts: Orthop Muscul Syst

Abstract :

I ntra-articular fractures of calcaneous represent a significant therapeutic challenge due to complexity of calcanean bony anatomy, complexity of the fracture and compromised soft tissue condition. Open reduction and internal fixation require extensive soft tissue dissection with a potential high rate of devastating complications like wound dehiscence and infection. Over the last decade percutaneous reduction has become more popular because it avoids soft tissue complications associated with open reduction. A simple technique of percutaneous reduction of different parts of calcanean fracturewas developed. This technique depends on creating a medial subperiosteal tunnel from which the surgeon can reach all parts of calcaneous, restore the articular surfaces of calcanean facets and contour the inferior surface of the calcaneous. The combination of this technique with Tornetta method which reduce the tuberosity fragment and restore the calcanean height will achieve anatomical reduction in most of displaced calcaneous fractures. Reduction is followed by percutaneous fixation with cannulated screws. This technique is performed under C arm guidance in supine position so it can be done earlier even with associated spine, pelvis or rib fractures. Using this technique of percutaneous treatment in 280 cases with displaced intra-articular fracture calcaneous, anatomical reduction was achieved in about 96% of cases. The technique is suitable for most types of intra-articular calcanean fractures except those with highly comminuted fractures either due to failure of manipulation or screw fixation of the fragments

Biography :

Sherif Mohamed Abdelgaid has completed his M.Sc. (Orthop) from Cairo University in Egypt and M.D. (Orthop) from Banha University, Egypt. He is working now as a consultant of orthopedic surgery in Al-Razi Orthopedic Hospital in Kuwait. His main interest is the minimally invasive orthopedic trauma surgeries. He has published and publishing several papers in reputed journals focus mainly in minimal invasive treatment in orthopedic trauma. He actively participated in the organization of 21 international orthopedic conferences and workshops. He is an affiliate member of the American academy of orthopedic surgeons. Sherif Mohamed Abdelgaid has completed his M.Sc. (Orthop) from Cairo University in Egypt and M.D. (Orthop) from Banha University, Egypt. He is working now as a consultant of orthopedic surgery in Al-Razi Orthopedic Hospital in Kuwait. His main interest is the minimally invasive orthopedic trauma surgeries. He has published and publishing several papers in reputed journals focus mainly in minimal invasive treatment in orthopedic trauma. He actively participated in the organization of 21 international orthopedic conferences and workshops. He is an affiliate member of the American academy of orthopedic surgeons