Cadaveric Examination of the Radiographic Safe Zone for Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Calcaneus Posterior Facet
Brand J, Elaydi A, Moran J, Yoo B. Cadaveric Examination of the Radiographic Safe Zone for Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Calcaneus Posterior Facet. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2022, 7: 24730114221088838. PMID: 35372747, PMCID: PMC8969522, DOI: 10.1177/24730114221088838.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosterior facetOpen reductionInternal fixationLateral radiographsScrew placementIntraoperative radiographic assessmentOsseous surfaceInferomedial surfaceRadiographic assessmentScrew penetrationIntraoperative fluoroscopySafe zoneSurgical qualityMedial convexityPosterior quadrantFacet screwsRadiopaque wireRadiographic markersComplex osteologyArticular marginScrew insertionLong screwsRadiopaque markersCalcaneusSmall sample size