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Comparison of Outcomes and Complications of Different Fixation Methods for Calcaneal Fractures: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation via L-Shaped Incision, Minimally Invasive Plate Fixation via Sinus Tarsi Approach, and Percutaneous Minimally Invasive Screw Fixation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Comparison of Outcomes and Complications of Different Fixation Methods for Calcaneal Fractures: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation via L-Shaped Incision, Minimally Invasive Plate Fixation via Sinus Tarsi Approach, and Percutaneous Minimally Invasive Screw Fixation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600116397
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-09
Start date
2024-12-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Calcaneal Fracture

Interventions

L-shaped incision open reduction and internal fixation group:None
Tarsal sinus incision minimally invasive plate internal fixation group:None
Percutaneous reduction and minimally invasive screw fixation group:None

Sponsors

Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 100 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 Patients admitted to the National Orthopedic Center of Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2023; 2 Age >= 18; 3 Patients diagnosed with calcaneal fracture and undergoing one of the following surgical procedures: L-shaped open reduction and internal fixation, sinus tarsi incision with minimally invasive plate fixation, or percutaneous reduction with minimally invasive screw fixation; 4 Patients who had completed at least 12 months of postoperative follow-up and had complete clinical and radiographic data.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1 Patients with a history of ipsilateral calcaneal surgery; 2 Patients with severe intraoperative complications (e.g., neurovascular injury) leading to interrupted follow-up; 3 Patients with incomplete or discontinuous follow-up data.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fracture healing time;AOFAS Ankle-Hindfoot Scale;Visual Analogue Scale, VAS;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Complication rate;Operation time;Postoperative hospital stay;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactYixuan Chen

Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital

yixuanchen_sjtu@163.com+86 189 3017 0593

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026