Intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus: a review.

Intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus can result in prolonged or permanent disability. The systematic approach to analysis based on anatomy, mechanism of injury, and x-ray films allows determination of the various elements of the lesion. Management is difficult because treatment is not standardized, and, even when good reduction has been achieved, long-term complications are commonplace. The authors review different types of intra-articular calcaneal fractures, various methods of treatment, and examples of possible complications.