Abstract
BackgroundTraditional methods for minimally invasive internal fixation (MIIF) of calcaneal fractures require extensive intraoperative fluoroscopy, and fracture recovery is usually not ideal. We developed a new surgical procedure using digital surgical simulation and constructed a patient-specific instrument (PSI) for calcaneal fracture that we used during the operation. This study investigated whether PSI-assisted MIIF of calcaneal fracture enables rapid and accurate execution of the preoperative plan.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed patients with Sanders type III or IV fresh calcaneal fractures who had undergone PSI-assisted MIIF at our hospital from January 2016 to December 2018. We analyzed perioperative data including intraoperative fluoroscopy time, concurrence of internal fixation actual usage (IFAU) with the preoperative plan, surgery time, and complications. We also compared pre- and postoperative actual measurements from X-ray radiographs and computed tomography images including Böhler, Gissane, and calcaneus valgus angles; subtalar joint width; and calcaneal volume overlap ratio with the preoperative design. All patients had been followed up and their American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS) score was available.ResultsMean intraoperative fluoroscopy time was 3.95 ± 1.78 h; IFAU in 16 patients (16 ft) was the same as the preoperative plan; mean surgery time was 28.16 ± 10.70 min; and none of the patients developed complications. Böhler, Gissane, and calcaneus valgus angles and subtalar joint width did not differ between pre- and postoperative plans; however, the actual preoperative values of each of these parameters differed significantly from those measured postoperatively. The calcaneal volume overlap ratio with the preoperative design was 91.2% ± 2.3%. AOFAS scores increased with time, with significant differences in the score at each time point.ConclusionsThe newly developed PSI-assisted calcaneal fracture MIIF method can rapidly and accurately execute the preoperative plan.
Highlights
Traditional methods for minimally invasive internal fixation (MIIF) of calcaneal fractures require extensive intraoperative fluoroscopy, and fracture recovery is usually not ideal
Based on years of experience examining calcaneus biomechanics and using digital orthopedic technologies such as patient-specific instrument (PSI)-assisted surgery [14,15,16], we developed an improved method of classical calcaneal fracture minimally invasive internal fixation (MIIF) by shifting the focus of surgery from internal conditions to external auxiliary tools
In the present retrospective study, we investigated whether PSI-assisted calcaneal fracture MIIF can rapidly and accurately execute the preoperative plan
Summary
Traditional methods for minimally invasive internal fixation (MIIF) of calcaneal fractures require extensive intraoperative fluoroscopy, and fracture recovery is usually not ideal. Many doctors prefer to use minimally invasive surgery to treat freshly closed calcaneal fracture [1, 2]. In this procedure, the surgeon often performs closed reduction of the fracture or open reduction with a small incision, in conjunction with percutaneous fixation [3]. The classic minimally invasive surgical method for treating calcaneal fractures involves fracture reduction, temporary fixation, and internal fixation with an implant. Fracture recovery and internal fixation are frequently found to be less than ideal at follow-up, because the success of the procedure depends on the surgeon’s experience [11]
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