Abstract
English
Highlights
Developing a surgical strategy that allows easy access to the combined injuries to foot and ankle joints can be challenging because of the poor state of the surrounding soft tissues and overall fracture configuration
We report a case of combined ipsilateral calcaneal and bimalleolar ankle fractures that were surgically fixed by a single incision, along with a review of the literature
Plain radiographs (Figure 1a, b) and computed tomography (CT) scan confirmed the presence of a Weber C bimalleolar fracture of the left ankle as well as ipsilateral calcaneal fracture (Sanders type IV)
Summary
Our case demonstrates the versatility of the extensile L-shaped lateral approach to the calcaneus and ankle joint simultaneously and should be kept as an option when similar cases are considered for operative fixation. Our patient did very well postoperatively (FADI score of 72%), was fully mobile at three months and discharged from follow-up after 18 months with no major complications. He was able to resume his previous job as an HGV driver. Abbreviations list DVT, deep venous thrombosis; FADI, foot and ankle disability index; HGV, heavy goods vehicle. Consent Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case study and accompanying images. A copy of written consent is available for review by the Editor-inChief of this journal
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