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Fig. 1

(A) Arthroscopically guided reduction of the calcaneus fracture. Arthroscopic procedures are performed using the anterolateral and central portals. (B) Arthroscopic checking of the posterior facet. The intra-articular step is checked on the posterior facet. (C) The step is reduced with percutaneous leverage of the tuberosity fragment.

Fig. 2

Whole subtalar joint is exposed using the extensile lateral approach.

Fig. 3

Anatomical low-profile plate is placed after reduction of the posterior facet using the extensile lateral approach.

Fig. 4

Extended sinus tarsi approach. (A) After incision of the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) at the fibular attachment, the subtalar joint is widely exposed. (B) A incised CFL is repaired using a 2.7-mm suture anchor.

Fig. 5

(A) Open subtalar arthroscopy is performed after reduction and temporary K-wire fixation of the fragments using a sinus tarsi approach. (B) The intra-articular step is checked on the posterior facet. (C) The step is reduced with percutaneous leverage of the tuberosity fragment.

Fig. 6

Allograft bone chips are inserted at the bone defect site after reduction of the posterior facet.

Fig. 7

Negative pressure wound therapy is applied to assist wound healing after the extensile lateral approach.

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