Harris Heel View is Inadequate to Visualize Screw Prominence of the Medial Calcaneus: A Case Report and Cadaveric Evaluation. Issue 3 (12th July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hadeed, Michael M.; Jennewine, Brenton R.; George, Jose; Yarboro, Seth R.
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 10:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: e20.00161
• Publication Date: 2020-07-12
• Subjects: Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.00161
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: A 58-year-old man sustained multiple right foot injuries during a motor vehicle accident that included a calcaneus fracture requiring open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). The procedure was complicated by a prominent implant inferior to the sustentaculum, which necessitated a return to the operating room. Commonly used fluoroscopic views do not adequately image this area. A cadaveric study was undertaken to identify the optimal 2-dimensional fluoroscopic view that evaluates prominent implants at the medial calcaneus. Conclusion: The sustentaculum tunnel view gives a reliable image of prominent medial implants, and use of this technique may limit complications after calcaneus ORIF.