Togay Koç / 09 July 2022 / Categories: Abstracts, 2015, Poster Outcome of operatively treated os calcis fractures - the Southampton experience N. Vasukutty, V. Kumar, M. Diab, W. Moussa Introduction: This is a retrospective review of 80 intra articular calcaneal fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation by a single surgeon in a tertiary centre between 2005 and 2014. Methods: The fractures were evaluated with plain radiographs and CT scan and graded using Eastwood Atkins classification. A lateral approach was used and all fractures were fixed with calcaneal plates. All cases had clinical and radiological follow up. Clinical assessment included Foot and Ankle Disability Index and SF 36 scores. Results: The mean follow up was 63 months (3-121). Average age of patients was 49 (17 - 73) There were 3 open fractures and 8 patients had other injuries. The mean Bohler's angle improved from 6 degrees preoperatively to 26 degrees post operatively. Mean Foot and Ankle Disability index scores were 78.62 and SF 36 scores were 45.5 (physical component) and 52.6 (mental component). Early complications included 1 case of screw in subtalar joint, 1 Sural Nerve injury and 1 wound breakdown, which healed with non operative measures. 12 patients had symptomatic subtalar joint osteoarthritis out of which 4 had subtalar fusion. Conclusions: These results compare favourably with peer-reviewed literature. We recommend prompt osteosynthesis in intra articular calcaneal fractures to restore hind foot shape and Bohler's angle. Print 496 Tags: FractureCalcaneus
3Jul2025 Basic Skills Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Course - open for applications 03/07/2025 Read more This courses is designed to develop and extend the knowledge and skills of training foot and ankle surgeons. Techniques of arthroscopic surgery of the joints, ligaments and tendons of the ankle and foot will be presented and demonstrated. Basic Skills covers the more common procedures which a foot and ankle surgeon would be likely to need. Delegates will be given ample time to develop their skills in each of the areas listed below using cadaver limbs. Questions and case presentations will be encouraged with an expert and interactive faculty. Anterior ankle Posterior ankle Haglund’s surgery Sub-talar joint Tendoscopy Arthroscopic Ankle fusion 1st MTP joint Documents to download Basic-Course-2025-Programme-draft(.pdf, 3.19 MB) - 455 download(s) Read more
4Jul2025 Advanced Skills Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Course - applications open 04/07/2025 Read more This courses is designed to develop and extend the knowledge and skills of established foot and ankle surgeons. Techniques of arthroscopic surgery of the joints, ligaments and tendons of the ankle and foot will be presented and demonstrated. Advanced Skills covers some more advanced and emerging techniques. Delegates will be given ample time to develop their skills in each of the areas listed below using cadaver limbs. Questions and case presentations will be encouraged with an expert and interactive faculty. 1st MTP joint Arthroscopic lateral and medial ligament repair FHL transfer Peroneal groove and Tibialis posterior Tarsal coalition excision Sub-talar fusion Chopart joint fusion Documents to download Advanced-Course-2025-Programme-draft(.pdf, 3.29 MB) - 446 download(s) Read more
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20Oct2025 BOFAS Principles Course Taunton 20/10/2025 - 21/10/2025 Read more These courses are aimed at Higher Surgical Trainees / ST3 onwards and are designed to teach the core of Foot and Ankle surgery in an informal and interactive environment. The emphasis is on clinical examination cases, discussion groups and typical day-to-day clinic scenarios. Although not an exam preparation course, content is taught to the standard expected in the FRCS(Tr & Orth) exam; that of a day-one non-specialist orthopaedic consultant. Applications will open on 1st September 2023. Venue - Taunton (TBC) Documents to download BOFAS-Course-Programme--Taunton-2025(.docx, 31.88 KB) - 593 download(s) Read more
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